# 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.

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**Prerequisites:** Ensure that you have appropriate permissions to create a Cross Connect. For more information, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Prerequisites</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/sections-test/guides/network-services/cross-connect/how-tos/..#prerequisites).
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To create a Cross Connect, follow these steps:

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Network Services** > **Cross Connect**.

2\. Select **Create** in the **Manage Cross Connects** window.

![Create a Cross Connect](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a7dfa9011bbdc61a85f284b1a00cbd8c175a351e%2Fcreate-cross-connect.png?alt=media)

* Alternatively, you can also drag-and-drop the Cross Connect element to the Workspace. Click **+** on the Inspector pane to create a Cross Connect.

![Cross Connect element on the Workspace](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4097eaa33a462215a523a4c314f95c7670d6a332%2Fcreate-cross-connect-workspace.png?alt=media)

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**.

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**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.
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![Cross Connect is created successfully](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-81606a28229ea1dc565c7e623cb293c211b24d3c%2Fcross-connect-success.png?alt=media)