- /rancher/v2.x/en/tasks/clusters/creating-a-cluster/create-cluster-azure/

Use {{< product >}} to create a Kubernetes cluster in Azure.

1. From the Clusters page, click Add Cluster.

2. Choose Azure.

3. Enter a Cluster Name.

4. {{< step_create-cluster_member-roles >}}

5. {{< step_create-cluster_cluster-options >}}

6. {{< step_create-cluster_node-pools >}}

   1. Click Add Node Template.

   2. Complete the Azure Options form.

      • Placement sets the geographical region where where your cluster is hosted and other location metadata.

      • Account Access stores your account information for authenticating with Azure.

      • Network configures the networking used in your cluster.

      • Instance customizes your VM configuration.

   3. {{< step_rancher-template >}}

   4. Click Create.

   5. Optional: Add additional node pools.

7. Review your options to confirm they're correct. Then click Create.

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