When you create a new cloud VM, a new instance is created and associated with the cloud VM.

Perform the following steps to create a new cloud VM:

1. Click on a cloud profile in the OCI group.

   The cloud VMs for the selected cloud profile are displayed.

2. Select Group, New Machine.

   The Create Cloud Virtual Machine wizard is displayed.

   Create Cloud Virtual Machine Wizard Create Cloud Virtual Machine Wizard

3. On the initial page, configure the following settings for the new cloud VM:

   • Location: The cloud service provider that will host the new instance. Select .

   • Profile: The cloud profile used to connect to the new instance. Select from the available cloud profiles.

   • Source: The image that the new instance is based on. Choose from the available images and boot volumes.

4. Click Next to display the Cloud Virtual Machine Settings page.

   You can use this page to change the default settings for the new instance, such as the display name, shape, and networking configuration.

   To add an SSH key to the instance, click the SSH Authorised Keys field and paste the public key into the displayed dialog.

5. Click Finish to create a new instance using the selected image or boot volume. The new instance is started automatically.

   The new cloud VM is shown in the OCI group in .