---
title: "Creating new server"
space: "Cloud"
url: "https://docs.frappe.io/cloud/servers/new"
updated: "2026-05-22"
---

From the [Servers](https://frappecloud.com/dashboard/servers) tab on the dashboard, click on **New** **Server.** 

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Enter the **Server Name.** 

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Select the **Cloud Provider**. (Note - [Click here](https://docs.frappe.io/cloud/servers/provider-comparision) to know how providers differ from each other)

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Select the **Region**. 

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Select the **Deployment Mode**. 

- Unified Server - Appropriate for most small and medium business workloads. 
- Separate Server - Recommended for enterprise workloads that may need separate scaling for Application and Database in future.

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Select the **Service Type**. 

- Standard - Regular SLA
- Premium - Priority SLA and Performance Consulting (Recommended for Large Enterprises)

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Select the desired **Application Server configuration**. 

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Select the desired **Database Server configuration**. (Note - This step is applicable only if you have chosen "Separate Server" as the Deployment Mode).

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Click the checkbox to **Enable Auto Add-on Storage** if you wish to allow automatic scaling of Application and Database Servers based on usage. (Note - This option is available only on select cloud providers.)

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Review the Server Configuration and click the checkbox to provide **Consent for Local Compliances** and click on **Create Server**.

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A new server will be created based on the selected configuration. It takes 5-10 mins to complete the creation. 



You can check the **Plays** tab to track the progress. (Note - Notice the "Installing" status on the top bar.)

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Once the server is created, the status will turn to "Active". You can start working with the server now. 

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