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# Launch a Devnet

Starter accounts are granted the ability to initiate one devnet, with possibilities for more upon contacting <sales@chaindrop.com>. 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.