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title: Request an instance
description: Request the provisioning of a new Amazon EC2 instance through the service catalog.
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# Request an instance

Request the provisioning of a new Amazon EC2 instance through the service catalog.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Self-Service** > **Service Catalog**.

2.  Select **Amazon EC2 Instance** from the **Request Application Infrastructure** category.

    \[Omitted image "EC2ServiceCatalog2.png"\] Alt text: EC2 service catalog 2

3.  Select the operating system, the type of instance \(Large or Small\), and the number of instances requested.

    See the specifications for Large and Small instances in Amazon EC2 Instance Types.

4.  Type a reason for the request.

    \[Omitted image "EC2ServiceCatalog.png"\] Alt text: EC2 service catalog

5.  Click **Order Now** to order the instance.

    The Order Status form appears, summarizing the request. A status bar tracks the progress of the approval and provisioning of the EC2 instance.

    \[Omitted image "EC2OrderStatus.png"\] Alt text: EC2 order status

    Upon successful creation of the instance, you receive an email containing the instance ID, IP address, and the public DNS for the instances created.


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