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# create

Create a new port network in your project. This command allows you to add a new subnet with the specified details.

## Usage

```
cldkctl flexi network port create [flags]
```

## Aliases

```
create, create, add
```

## Steps

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

#### Interactive Mode

1. Run the following command in your terminal:

```
cldkctl flexi network port create -i
```

2. The terminal displays a list of available **VPCs**. Select the VPC where the port will be created.

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3. Select the **Subnet** associated with the selected VPC.

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4. Enter the **Port Name**, then select the **Port Type**.
5. Enter the **IP Address** and **MAC Address** for the port.
6. Select the **Port Security** option.

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7. When prompted, confirm the action by selecting **y**, or cancel the process by selecting **n**.

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8. Once completed successfully, the terminal displays the success message.

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#### Non Interactive Mode

1. Provide all required values using command flags.
2. Add `--auto-confirm` or `-y` to skip confirmation prompts in non-interactive mode.
3. Run the command in your terminal.
4. Once completed successfully, the terminal displays the success message.

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## Flags

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

| Flag            | Shorthand | Default | Description                                      |
| --------------- | --------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| --auto-confirm  | -y        | false   | Skip confirmation prompt in non-interactive mode |
| --help          | -h        |         | Help for the create command                      |
| --interactive   | -i        | false   | Force interactive TUI mode                       |
| --ip-address    |           |         | IP address (required in non-interactive mode)    |
| --mac-address   |           |         | MAC address (required in non-interactive mode)   |
| --name          | -n        |         | Port name (required in non-interactive mode)     |
| --port-security |           |         | Port security: enabled or disabled               |
| --subnet-id     |           |         | Subnet ID (required in non-interactive mode)     |
| --type          |           |         | Port type: subnet or fixed ip                    |
| --vpc-id        |           |         | VPC ID (required in non-interactive mode)        |