> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.xloud.tech/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Manage Networks

> Create and configure virtual networks, subnets, routers, and floating IPs through the Xloud Dashboard.

## Overview

The **Network** sidebar section provides pages for: Networks, Ports, QoS Policies,
Routers, Floating IPs, Topology, Load Balancers, Certificates, VPNs, Security Groups,
Firewalls, DNS Zones, and DNS Reverse.

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## Create a Network

Navigate to **Network > Networks** and click **Create Network**. The modal form includes:

| Field                     | Description                                |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Network Name**          | Display name (required)                    |
| **Description**           | Optional notes                             |
| **Available Zone**        | Zone selection                             |
| **MTU**                   | Maximum transmission unit (68-9000)        |
| **Create Subnet**         | Toggle to add a subnet with the network    |
| **Port Security Enabled** | Enable/disable port security (default: on) |

When **Create Subnet** is checked, additional fields appear: Subnet Name, IP Version
(IPv4/IPv6), CIDR, plus advanced options (Gateway, DHCP, DNS, Allocation Pools, Host Routes).

<Note>
  For the complete field reference, see [Create a Network](/services/networking/create-network).
</Note>

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## Network Topology

Navigate to **Network > Topology** for a visual graph showing all networks, routers,
and instances in your project. Click elements to view details. Use the controls to
toggle instance visibility, and create resources directly from the topology view.

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## Key Pages

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create a Network" href="/services/networking/create-network" color="#197560">
    Full network creation reference
  </Card>

  <Card title="Routers" href="/services/networking/routers" color="#197560">
    Create routers and manage gateways
  </Card>

  <Card title="Floating IPs" href="/services/networking/floating-ips" color="#197560">
    Allocate and associate public IPs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Security Groups" href="/services/networking/security-groups" color="#197560">
    Create firewall rules for instances
  </Card>

  <Card title="VPN" href="/services/networking/vpn" color="#197560">
    IPsec site-to-site VPN tunnels
  </Card>

  <Card title="DNS" href="/services/dns/user-guide" color="#197560">
    Manage DNS zones and records
  </Card>
</CardGroup>