## 6.4.1  Creating a Kyma Instance
Set up a Kubernetes cluster with SAP BTP, Kyma runtime and use it to build applications and extensions to your SAP and third-party solutions.
## Prerequisites
Your subaccount has entitlements for Kyma runtime configured. See Configure Entitlements and Quotas for Subaccounts [page 2269].
## Context
To set up the Kyma environment on your subaccount, you must create an instance of it. You can create it from your subaccount Overview section by choosing Enable Kyma and following the wizard steps to configure the
provisioning parameters. You can also create a Kyma environment instance from Service Marketplace in the same way as any other SAP BTP service or application.
If you prefer to work in a terminal or want to automate operations using scripts, there's an alternative to the SAP BTP cockpit. You can create the Kyma environment with the SAP BTP command line interface (btp CLI). See Enable SAP BTP, Kyma Runtime Using the Command Line .
##  Note
To indicate that your SAP BTP, Kyma runtime is used for production, select Used for production in your subaccount details. This setting allows Kyma runtime operators to prioritize incidents and support cases affecting production subaccounts over subaccounts used for non-production purposes. See Change Subaccount Details [page 2256].
## Procedure
1. In the SAP BTP cockpit, navigate to your subaccount Overview .
2. Choose Enable Kyma .
3. In the Basic Info view of the wizard window, perform the following actions:
- View the default plan assigned to your account.
- Change the instance name or keep the default one.
- Choose a region from the list.
4. To continue the configuration, choose Next .
5. In the Additional Parameters view, provide the required details in the Form . Alternatively, switch to the JSON tab and upload your configuration file or specify the parameters in JSON format.
9. For more information on the configurable parameters, see Provisioning and Updating Parameters in the
Kyma Environment [page 3138].
6. To review your configuration, choose Next .
7. To confirm changes, choose Create .
## Results
You have created a Kyma environment instance. You can see its details, such as the kubeconfig or the Kyma dashboard link, in the Kyma Environment section of your subaccount Overview .
## Next Steps
- To view the details of your Kyma instance, choose it from the list under Instances and Subscriptions .
- To manage your Kyma instance, go to Instances and Subscriptions . Choose the action you want to perform from the instance's actions menu.
- To manage access to the Kyma environment and Kyma dashboard, assign roles as needed. See Assign Roles in the Kyma Environment [page 3301].
- To use a variety of functionalities, such as telemetry and eventing, or to use SAP BTP services, add the respective Kyma modules. See Kyma Modules [page 83].
##  Tip
To manage a Kyma instance automatically, you can create a Kyma service binding. The binding enables getting a Kyma kubeconfig, which in turn allows for accessing a Kyma cluster, deploying applications, running tests, and deleting the resources in a fully automated way. See Managing Kyma Runtime Using the Provisioning Service API [page 3127].
## Related Information
Available Plans in the Kyma Environment [page 3131]
Configuring a Custom Identity Provider for Kyma [page 3299] Adding and Deleting a Kyma Module [page 3157] Account Administration Using the SAP BTP Command Line Interface (btp CLI) [page 2401]