# Creating a Database and Deploying Strapi CMS

## In this CloudStation tutorial, we guide you through the process of deploying Strapi CMS.

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Learn how to set up a database for your project and seamlessly integrate it into your cloud infrastructure.


After that, we'll demonstrate how to deploy a Strapi CMS to your environment using variables.


* **Step 1: Creating the database**
  * Access your project, click "+ Add New..." and choose "Database".
  * Select the desired type of database.
  * Edit the database details, including name and credentials, then click "Create."
  * Access the Database information, particularly the "Connect" section, to obtain the key variables.
* **Step 2: Importing Strapi**
  * Access your project, click "+ Add New..." and choose "GitHub Repo."
  * Select your repository and import it.
* **Step 3: Configuring Deployment Settings**
  * Edit deployment details, choose a branch, add the variables details (key/value).
  * Set RAM and CPU allocation (optional).
* **Step 4: Launching the Deployment**
  * Review settings and hit "Deploy."
  * Access to your deployment with the URL.
* **Step 5: Monitoring and Management**
  * Monitor deployment progress from the "Deployment" section or notifications.
  * Access deployment logs and error reports in the "Live Log" section.


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If you encounter any difficulties, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team or the community for assistance.


Happy clouding ☁️!

Best regards, The CloudStation Team.

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- [Changelog](https://documentation.cloud-station.io/s/ce6e8846-8aec-4337-a850-5188b6dc6d6e/doc/changelog-r4OVtpiRA5)
- [CloudStation Tutorials](https://documentation.cloud-station.io/s/ce6e8846-8aec-4337-a850-5188b6dc6d6e/doc/cloudstation-tutorials-brnm0gaWUb)
- [Documentation](https://documentation.cloud-station.io/s/ce6e8846-8aec-4337-a850-5188b6dc6d6e/doc/documentation-4X2U9io3hK)
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