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# create

The box create command creates a new object storage instance for your projects. This command allows you to specify parameters such as Box name, Project ID, Dekabox type, region, billing type, and volume size.

## Usage

```
cldkctl box create [flags]
```

## Steps

Follow the steps below to run and view the result of this command:

1. View your available projects and obtain the correct Project ID. Refer to the Project List section.
2. Run the following command in your terminal:

```
cldkctl box create <project-id>
```

3. Enter the Box Name.
4. Select the Dekabox Type.
5. Choose a Region from the available options.

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6. Choose a Billing Type.
7. Enter the Volume Size in GB. The minimum size is 10 GB, and the price is IDR 1/hour per GB.
8. Confirm the creation by selecting y, or cancel by choosing n.

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9. Once completed successfully, a message “✓ Successfully created object storage!” will appear in your terminal.

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## Flags

{% hint style="info" %}
This command supports[ global flags](/cloudeka-api-list/global-flags.md). Refer to the Global Flags section for details.
{% endhint %}

| Flag       | Description                  |
| ---------- | ---------------------------- |
| -h, --help | Help for box create command. |