> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.arkain.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.arkain.io/user-guide/dashboard/container/container-management/creating-container.md).

# Creating Container

Go to the [Arkain Dashboard](https://arkain.io/my/dashboard) page, Click the **\[New container]** button.

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**Set Up a Container Base template**

Currently, the supported base templates are **Blank, NVIDIA Tesla T4, Python, Node.js, Java, React and Go**.
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**Configure OS** 

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**Available OS Versions**

* Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
* Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
* Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
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**Set a Container Name**

Enter a name for your container.

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**Note**

* Container names must only contain **alphabets, numbers, underscores (\_), or hyphens (-).**
* The container name must be **unique** among your containers.
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**Configure Container Performance**

You can check the available container performance on [this page](https://docs.arkain.io/user-guide/dashboard/container/container-specifications).
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**Enable the advanced feature (optional)**

You can enable the advanced features such as [**Code Supporter**](/user-guide/arkain-ai/code-supporter.md).

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The cost for using the advanced feature such as **Code Supporter** is added to your container cost. However, when using a GPU container, there is no additional charge for this feature; instead, your allocated **GPU compute and memory resources** will be reduced.
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**Configure Additional Storage**

* **Default:** 5GB / **Up to:** 80GB
* **Free Plan**: 5GB for free
* **Membership Plan**: 15GB for free

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GPU containers are created with **30GB of storage by default**.
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**Note**

* Once upgraded, storage **cannot be downgraded.**
* If you **exceed your free storage**, **additional charges** will apply based on your usage.
* You can also **upgrade storage after the container has been created**.
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**Activate Additional Modules/Packages (optional)**

Install additional modules and packages during container creation to save time.
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With these easy steps, you’re all set to create and customize your container in Arkain! \
Start building smarter and faster today.