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# Connect dedicated servers into a VLAN

VLAN - virtual local network that allows working in an internal network regardless of physical server locations.

In order to set up VLAN between your servers, you should use DCI Manager.

## VLAN initiation

1\. Go to DCI manager and choose VLAN section.

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2\. Click **Add** button to create a new VLAN.

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3\. Type a name for VLAN. For example, MyVLAN. Click ОК.

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## Adding new members

You should add members to realize an interaction by virtual local network. VLAN can be set up only for servers that belong to one account.

1\. Highlight a created VLAN and go to VLAN Members section.

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2\. Click **Add**.

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3\. Choose a server you need to add in a drop-down list.

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4\. In a Port section choose an interface of the server and click **OK**.

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After that VLAN is ready to use. A number of servers that can be added to VLAN is unlimited.
