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description: This approach involves directly linking roles and associates to a designated Retail Cloud app config. This method will be deprecated in the future.
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# Traditional Method for App Config Segmentation

This approach involves directly linking roles and associates to a designated Retail Cloud app config. This method will be deprecated in the future.

- **[Enable the Traditional Method for App Config Segmentation](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=commerce.rt_cms_layouts_configs_segments_trad_enable.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Use these setting to enable the Traditional Method for Point of Sale App Config Segmentation.
- **[Create an App Config using the Traditional Method for App Config Segment](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=commerce.rt_cms_layouts_configs_segments_trad_create.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Set up your app's visual identity in Point of Sale by configuring the logo, fonts, and other settings in the CMS. iOS supports a wide range of license-free fonts, allowing you to customize the app's appearance to match your brand.
- **[Set an App Config Token using the Traditional Method for App Config Segment](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=commerce.rt_cms_layouts_configs_segments_trad_set_token.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Configure your POS application by setting a unique token to access specific configurations.
- **[Set a Default App Config using the Traditional Method for App Config Segment](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=commerce.rt_cms_layouts_configs_segments_trad_set_default.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Designate one Retails Cloud app config as the default for live store use by enabling specific iOS modules.
- **[Segment App Configs using the Traditional Method for App Config Segmentation](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=commerce.rt_cms_layouts_configs_segments_trad_segment.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Assign app configurations to associates and roles through the Point of Sale CMS interface, enabling customized app experiences.
- **[POS App Flow for the Traditional Method for App Config Segmentation](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=commerce.rt_cms_layouts_configs_segments_trad_pos_flow.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    When launching the POS app, the merchant-level default app config is initially loaded. Users can override this with tokens before login, but associate or role-level configs in CMS take precedence post-login, ensuring personalized settings. This allows for flexible and tailored app configurations, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.
- **[Rules of Precedence for the Traditional Method for App Config Segmentation](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=commerce.rt_cms_layouts_configs_segments_trad_rules.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    When loading app configs on the POS app, the system prioritizes configurations assigned directly to associates, followed by role-specific configurations, and finally the app's default settings. This ensures that associates always use the most appropriate configuration, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in store operations.