> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.jsonsilo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Silo

> Learn how to create a silo in JSONsilo to store and manage your JSON files effectively.

## Introduction

Creating a silo in JSONsilo allows you to securely store and manage your JSON files. This guide will walk you through the steps to create a new silo, and access it using the unique URL provided.

### Step 1: Navigate to Silos dashboard

Click on the "Silos" in the main navigation menu to access the Silos dashboard.

You will see a list of existing silos if you have any. To create a new silo, click on the "Create" or "Create new Silo" button or "Getting Started" if you have no silos yet.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/jsonsilocom/2xDH3SPPsar-H96C/images/create-silo/1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=2xDH3SPPsar-H96C&q=85&s=103233931f125c4f3c11d4a6fc1e7b87" alt="create silo" className="rounded-lg" width="1096" height="409" data-path="images/create-silo/1.png" />

### Step 2: Click on "Create Silo"

Click on the "Create Silo" button to start the silo creation process.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Private Silo" icon="lock">
    If you want to create a private silo that requires an [Access Key](/keys/access-keys) for access, select the "Private" option in the access field.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/jsonsilocom/2xDH3SPPsar-H96C/images/create-silo/2b-private.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=2xDH3SPPsar-H96C&q=85&s=2188ae9529f05a00b45df136e936f699" alt="create silo button" className="rounded-lg" width="547" height="626" data-path="images/create-silo/2b-private.png" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Public Silo" icon="globe">
    If you want to create a public silo that is accessible to anyone with the link, select the "Public" option in the access field.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/jsonsilocom/2xDH3SPPsar-H96C/images/create-silo/2a-public.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=2xDH3SPPsar-H96C&q=85&s=cae3cd5db36eee7a7ef1667fa07cd208" alt="create silo button" className="rounded-lg" width="685" height="579" data-path="images/create-silo/2a-public.png" />
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### Step 3: Create/Upload your JSON file

Once you click on the "Next: Add JSON Data" button, you will be directed to the [JSON Editor](/editor/json-editor) page. You can either create a new JSON file from scratch using the built-in editor or upload an existing JSON file from your computer.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/jsonsilocom/2xDH3SPPsar-H96C/images/create-silo/3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=2xDH3SPPsar-H96C&q=85&s=8576a49e06aa1c131d7eba959009445a" alt="create silo json editor" className="rounded-lg" width="1295" height="477" data-path="images/create-silo/3.png" />

1. **Manual**: Use the JSON editor to create your JSON file by adding key-value pairs, arrays, and nested objects as needed.
2. **Upload**: Click on the "Upload" tab button to upload a JSON file from your computer. Make sure the file is in valid JSON format.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/jsonsilocom/2xDH3SPPsar-H96C/images/create-silo/4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=2xDH3SPPsar-H96C&q=85&s=a00b4ce4251b4d8244b4ad1f0e7f17cc" alt="create silo json editor" className="rounded-lg" s width="1310" height="518" data-path="images/create-silo/4.png" />

3. **Editor**: You can use the editor to create JSON data manually. You can also edit any JSON data that you upload if needed.
4. **Save**: After creating or uploading your JSON file, click the "Save" button to save and deploy your silo.
5. **Save & Close**: After creating or uploading your JSON file, click the "Save & Close" button to save and close the editor and you will be redirected to the silo details page.

That's it! You have successfully created a silo in JSONsilo. ✨

## What's next?

* Learn how to [view your silo details and access URL](how-to/view-silo).
* Learn how to [update your silo data](how-to/update-silo).
* Learn how to [delete your silo](how-to/delete-silo).