# Split Private LANs

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Virtual Data Centers**.

2\. Select the data center to split your LANs.

3\. In the Workspace, right-click on the LAN that you want to split.

4\. Select **Split LAN**.

![Select a LAN to split it](/files/ucF6UxvIrpSaNMBSJz49)

5\. In the dialog that appears, select the LANs to be split.

![Select Split](/files/KAr6tJjM0snde03pttn6)

6\. Select **Split LAN**.

7\. Make further changes to your data center and provision your changes when ready.

{% hint style="success" %}
**Result:** The selected LAN is split and the new IP addresses are assigned to the NICs in the new LAN.
{% endhint %}


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