> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.localops.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create environment

<Note>
  Needs the Member role in the project. See [Understanding roles](/team/understanding-roles#permissions-in-detail).
</Note>

To create a new environment:

1. Sign in to LocalOps.
2. Click on **Environments** from the navigation pane on the left side.
3. Click on **Create environment** button to create a new environment.
4. Pick Name, Connection, and Region.
5. Click on **Next: Review instance**.
6. Review the environment details, and if everything is correct, click the **"Looks good. Create environment."** button
   to start creating the environment.

It may take anywhere between 18 - 20 minutes to complete environment creation process. You can see its progress either
in Environments section or Ops section.


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