# Deploy a network or a node

You can deploy one or more networks or nodes in one project.

To deploy a network or a node:

  1. Select the created project and click Get started.
  2. Provide Network name.
  3. Under Blockchain protocol, select the protocol.
  4. Under Hosting, select Chainstack.
  5. Under Cloud provider, select your preferred provider and location.
  6. Review your changes and click Join network if you are joining a public network, or Create network if you are deploying a consortium network.

This will join a public network or deploy a consortium network.