Create Public Network

A Public Network provides internet-facing access to cloud resources. It allows VMs and services to communicate with external systems over the internet.

Create a Public Network

From the left-hand menu, click Networks → Public Network tab.
Click the + icon to open the creation page.

Networks page on the Public Network tab with the add (+) button

Choose a Location

Select the data center location where you want to host the network.

Create Public Network: choose a location

Assign to a Project

Assign the network to a project to organize resources.

Create Public Network: assign to a project

Network Configurations

Configure the gateway and network mask to define the routing and IP address structure.

Create Public Network: gateway and network mask configuration

Name

Provide a unique name for your Public Network.

Create Public Network: name the network

Create

Choose the Billing Cycle: Hourly or Monthly.
Review the price summary and click Create.

Create Public Network: billing cycle and price summary