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Create a Cross Connect
A Cross Connect is necessary if you are seeking to establish a connection between your VDCs that belong to the same region.
Prerequisites: Ensure that you have appropriate permissions to create a Cross Connect. For more information, see Prerequisites.
To create a Cross Connect, follow these steps:
2. Follow either of these options to create a Cross Connect:
- From the DCD menu, click Management to open the drop-down menu and select Cross Connect. Select + Create in the Manage Cross Connects window.

Cross Connect on the Management drop-down menu
- Alternatively, you can also drag-and-drop the Cross Connect element to the Workspace. Click + to create a Cross Connect.

Cross Connect element on the Workspace
3. Enter the following details:
- Name: Enter a name for the Cross Connect.
- Description: Enter additional information about the Cross Connect. This is optional.
4. Click Create Cross Connect to create.

Create a Cross Connect
Result: The desired Cross Connect is created. You can modify the name and description and the changes are saved automatically. Upon creating, associate LANs and connect VDCs to it to create a full-fledged operational system.

Cross Connect is created successfully