> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cudocompute.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a network

> Create a private network on CUDO Compute

Navigate to the project you wish to create a network within and open **Networks**. Click **Create a network** and complete the form:

* Network ID - unique name
* Data center - deployment location
* Address range - CIDR range for private IP allocation (RFC1918)

Click **Create network** to deploy.

### Address ranges

Valid private ranges per RFC 1918:

* 10.0.0.0/8 (10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255)
* 172.16.0.0/12 (172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255)
* 192.168.0.0/16 (192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255)

### Deploy a virtual machine to your network

When creating a virtual machine choose the network in the Network step.