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You can create a Weaviate cluster using the API or from the Control Panel.

We currently support Weaviate version 1.37.4. To view available plans and regions for new clusters, use the /v2/vector-databases/plans endpoint.

The steps below walk through creating a cluster in the Control Panel on the Vector Databases page.

Create a Vector Database Cluster Using the Control Panel

To create a vector database cluster, go to the Vector Databases page, and then click Create Vector Database. Or click Create at the top of any page and choose Vector Database from the Data Services section of the menu.

Choose a Database Engine

On the Create a Vector Database page, under the Choose a database engine section, select Weaviate. The database engine can’t be changed after creation.

Choose a Database Plan

In the Choose a database plan section, select one of the following options:

Each option shows its combined monthly cost and included resources, such as vCPUs and memory.

After creation, you can increase your cluster’s compute size at any time.

Choose a Datacenter Region

In the Choose a datacenter region section, select a datacenter for your cluster.

Finalize and Create

In the Finalize and Create section, enter a unique name for the cluster and select a project to add it to. After creation, you can move the cluster to another project, but its name can’t be changed.

Optionally, add tags to organize your cluster for billing and reporting.

When finished, click Create Vector Database.

Clusters typically take five minutes or more to provision. After provisioning, you can connect to your cluster.