> ## Documentation Index
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# ETL: Creating a Cluster

> Create and configure a compute cluster in Integrate.io ETL. Choose instance size, node count, and region for running your data pipeline jobs.

**To create a cluster:**

<Steps>
  <Step>
    On the main menu, click **Clusters**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **New** **cluster**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    **Name** your cluster if you wish. If you leave it blank, we will choose one for you.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Select either a Sandbox or Production cluster (for more information on clusters, see [Integrate.io ETL's clusters](/etl/integrateio-etls-clusters/ "Link: /etl/integrateio-etls-clusters/")).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    If you have chosen a Production cluster, move the cluster size slider left or right to set the number of nodes that will be available to the cluster.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    To terminate the cluster after a period of inactivity, click the checkbox **Terminate after**, then click the required inactivity period from the drop-down list. This will cause the cluster to terminate some time AFTER the inactivity period you selected.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **Create** **cluster**. As the creation process progresses, the status (indicated on the cluster itself) changes from **Pending** to **Creating** to **Available**. If creation failed, the status will show **Error**.
  </Step>
</Steps>