> This page is for version v2 API (default).
> For other versions, use one of these documentation indexes:
> - v2 API (default): https://docs.cohere.com/v2/llms.txt
> - v1 API: https://docs.cohere.com/v1/llms.txt

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# Creating a Vault

> Create a new vault, choose Standard or Encrypted, and select a model, performance tier, and replicas.

To create a new Vault, click `New Vault +` in the top-right corner of the
[home page](../../docs/model-vault/vault-home). First, choose the vault type, **Standard** or
**Encrypted**. This can't be changed after creation.

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After choosing a type, the Vault configuration panel opens:

![](/_fern-img/d759b712c7ecb82c96e260d046a0e952b087c61a89209428289771d85d9394ae.webp)

Here, you can:

* Name your Vault
* Select a model type (such as Chat, Embed, or Rerank), then a specific model and performance tier
* Set the minimum and maximum number of replicas:
  * Each can be configured from 1-25

You can also use `Add Model +` to add multiple models to a single Vault, or `Add North +` to create a
Vault with North-appropriate defaults (see [Model Vault with North](../../docs/model-vault/model-vault-with-north)).

When you're done, click `Create Vault ->`.

> **Warning**
>
> There is currently a limit of **three** Vaults per organization. Reach out to your Cohere
> representative to request an increase.

For the models available to each vault type, see
[Standard Vault → Supported Models](../../docs/model-vault/standard/supported-models) and
[Encrypted Vault → Supported Models](../../docs/model-vault/encrypted/supported-models).

## Next steps

* [Managing Vaults](../../docs/model-vault/managing-vaults)
* [Calling a Vault over the API](../../docs/model-vault/standard/api-access)