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  original_version: https://dubble.so/guides/how-to-create-a-controller-instance-mypae3bkhrtxvbenfbck
description: "This guide illustrates the steps for establishing an Automation Controller instance"
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# How to Create a Controller Instance

!!! info
    The Connect wizard can also be started from the Automation Manager page or from the page of an entity enabled for Connect IoT. For more information, see [[user-guide-automation-manager-connect]].

### 1\. Go to your Automation Controller

![Howto createautomationcontrollerinstance image 1](../../../images/howto_createautomationcontrollerinstance_image_1.png)

### 2\. Select Connect

![Howto createautomationcontrollerinstance image 2](../../../images/howto_createautomationcontrollerinstance_image_2.png)

### 3\. Type in the MES Entity to associate to the Automation Controller

![Howto createautomationcontrollerinstance image 3](../../../images/howto_createautomationcontrollerinstance_image_3.png)

### 4\. Type in the Automation Manager that will run the Automation Controller

![Howto createautomationcontrollerinstance image 4](../../../images/howto_createautomationcontrollerinstance_image_4.png)

### 5\. Select Next

![Howto createautomationcontrollerinstance image 5](../../../images/howto_createautomationcontrollerinstance_image_5.png)

### 6\. Select you Driver

![Howto createautomationcontrollerinstance image 6](../../../images/howto_createautomationcontrollerinstance_image_6.png)

### 7\. Type in the MES Entity to associate to your Driver

![Howto createautomationcontrollerinstance image 7](../../../images/howto_createautomationcontrollerinstance_image_7.png)

### 8\. Select Connect

![Howto createautomationcontrollerinstance image 8](../../../images/howto_createautomationcontrollerinstance_image_8.png)

### 9\. Select Automation

![Howto createautomationcontrollerinstance image 9](../../../images/howto_createautomationcontrollerinstance_image_9.png)

### 10\. Select Connect IoT

![Howto createautomationcontrollerinstance image 10](../../../images/howto_createautomationcontrollerinstance_image_10.png)

### 11\. Search for your Automation Manager

![Howto createautomationcontrollerinstance image 11](../../../images/howto_createautomationcontrollerinstance_image_11.png)

### 12\. Now you can see your instance

![Howto createautomationcontrollerinstance image 12](../../../images/howto_createautomationcontrollerinstance_image_12.png)