# Launching a SecretVM

## Using SecretAI Portal

You can easily create and deploy a Confidential Virtual Machine using the [Secret AI Dev Portal](https://secretai.scrtlabs.com/). Follow the steps below to get started:

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#### Log In

* Visit the portal: [https://secretai.scrtlabs.com](https://secretai.scrtlabs.com/)
* Sign in with your wallet or your Google account
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**Create a New SecretVM**

* In the left sidebar, navigate to **`SecretVMs`**.
* Click the **`Create New SecretVM`** button.

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**Configure Your Machine**

* **Select VM Type**\
  Choose from one of the available VM sizes

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* **Select your environment**\
  Development environment can be accessed from the outside (via serial console or ssh). Also it has some development tools installed (e.g. `git`).

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* **Upload Docker Compose File**\
  Upload your custom `docker-compose.yaml` that defines the container workload
* **Set Secret Environment Variables (Optional)**\
  Add environment variables that will be stored securely and injected into your container at runtime
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### Choosing the Platform

The Portal currently supports Intel TDX and AMD SEV platforms.&#x20;

The developer can choose one of them, or let the Portal pick the technology.

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**Launch the VM**

* Click **`Launch your SecretVM`** to spin up your Confidential Virtual Machine.
* Your SecretVM will begin provisioning, and you'll be able to monitor its status and access attestation endpoints once it's live.
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## Using SecretAI CLI

See [SecretVM CLI](/secret-network-documentation/secretvm-confidential-virtual-machines/secretvm-cli.md) for information on how to launch and manage SecretVM through command line interface


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