# Clone a PostgreSQL Cluster

To create a new PostgreSQL cluster by cloning an existing one, follow these steps:

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Databases** > **PostgreSQL**.

A list of all PostgreSQL clusters is displayed.

2\. Select a cluster from the list by clicking on its name. Alternatively, click **Details** in the **OPTIONS** column.

![Select a PostgreSQL cluster](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-af54a17bc63cb13c77190d3b2602b55b8640f163%2Fpostgres-manage-cluster.png?alt=media)

3\. The **Cluster details** tab displays the necessary information of the chosen cluster. Select **Clone**.

![Clone a cluster](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c6c4a3b462d60e4eb7181e413221b5e935627cc4%2Fpostgres-cluster-clone.png?alt=media)

4\. Verify the details of the chosen cluster in the **Clone** window.

![Verify cluster details](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a81062987caaefbb1c2b1ede2d605181a05020e7%2Fpostgres-cluster-clone-details.png?alt=media)

5\. Select **Save** to clone.

{% hint style="success" %}
**Result:** The cloned cluster is created with the following name format: **name-of-the-original-cluster-clone**, if you do not specify a name of your choice. Its **STATE** is **Busy** while the cloning process is still in progress.
{% endhint %}