ContextQMD
Back to Devexpress

Create an Application with EF Core Middle Tier Security

expressappframework-404390-data-security-and-safety-security-system-security-tiers-middle-tier-security-ef-core-create-net-application-with-ef-core-middle-tier-security.md

latest2.0 KB
Original Source

Create an Application with EF Core Middle Tier Security

  • Feb 21, 2026
  • 2 minutes to read

This topic contains step-by-step instructions on how to create an ASP.NET Core Blazor or WinForms application with Middle Tier Security.

  1. Use the DevExpress Template Kit to create a new solution in Visual Studio.

  2. Specify the project name and location, and click Create.

  3. In the invoked Template Kit window, select XAF.

  4. Select the following options:

  5. Optional. Select additional XAF modules.

  6. Click Create Project.

  7. Run the application:

Important

When you create a new project with DevExpress CLI templates or the Template Kit and enable Middle-Tier Security, HTTPS is enabled by default with an ASP.NET Core HTTPS development certificate. This certificate cannot be used in non-development environments. For production, configure a proper TLS certificate for the application. For more information, refer to the documentation: Configure HTTPS.

See Also

Add EF Core Middle Tier Security to an Existing WinForms Application

Connect a Non-XAF Application to a Middle Tier Security Server (EF Core)