WebClient applications
- Last Updated: February 11, 2026
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- OpenEdge
- Version 13.0
- Documentation
WebClient applications are ABL applications that are deployed with a version of the AVM that can be downloaded over the Internet or an intranet in a manner commonly used by Application Service Providers (ASPs) as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) Providers. The security features available for a WebClient application include:
- Application files that can be digitally signed for deployment and download from a Web server using HTTPS
- Download of application files over secure Internet or intranet connections using TLS
- Authentication to the ASP server using user names and passwords
- Single sign-on and security caching
For more information on WebClient security options, see Develop Web Clients.