> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.chaindrop.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.chaindrop.com/docs/devnets/launch-a-devnet.md). # Launch a Devnet Starter accounts are granted the ability to initiate one devnet, with possibilities for more upon contacting . To set up a devnet, click "New Deployment," opting for the "devnet" setup, then either select an autogenerated name or specify your own, and finally hit "Create." The deployment process for a new devnet usually spans between two to three minutes. Monitoring the progress is straightforward: simply click on the name of your network from the dashboard. During deployment, a "Creating network..." modal will display, equipped with a progress bar, and will close on its own once the network is fully operational. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.chaindrop.com/docs/devnets/launch-a-devnet.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.