[[_create-realm]]

=== Creating a New Realm

To create a new realm, complete the following steps:

. Log in to the {project_name} Admin Console using the account you created in the
<<_install-boot, Install and Boot>> tutorial.

Admin Console Link::
  http://localhost:8080/auth/admin/

. In the top left corner dropdown menu that is titled `Master`, click *Add Realm*.  If you are logged in to the master realm this dropdown menu lists all the realms created. The Add Realm page opens. 
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.Add Realm Menu
image:{project_images}/add-realm-menu.png[]

. You will be creating a brand new realm from scratch so
type `demo` for the realm name and click `Create`.
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.Create Realm
image:{project_images}/create-realm.png[]

After creating the realm the main Admin Console page opens. The current realm is now set to `demo`. You can switch between managing the `master` realm and the realm you just created by clicking the top left corner dropdown menu.