---
title: Creating an Instance
category: usage
description: Learn how to create a new PocketBase instance on pockethost.io. A
  unique name is all you need for your subdomain to get your backend running.
  Experience the ease of having a deployment service do all the work for you.
---

Every PocketHost instance runs on a unique subdomain. To create a new instance, head to [https://app.pockethost.io/app/new](https://app.pockethost.io/app/new).

You'll need to choose a unique name.

That's literally all you need to do! Voila, a new PocketBase instance will now be available.