Create your database

Complete the following steps to create and launch your DataStax Astra DB database.

Procedure

In your Astra DB dashboard, select Create Database.

If you need more options, contact DataStax Support.
Enter your basic details:
- Database Name: Name your database something meaningful. The database name cannot be altered after the database is created. Use only alphanumeric characters; there is no character limit.
- Keyspace Name: Name your keyspace to reflect your data model. You cannot name your keyspace “dse” or “system”. Use only alphanumeric characters and no more than 48 total characters.

Select your cloud provider and then the region where you want to launch your database from the region menu, which reflects the available regions based on your selected cloud provider.

Regions with the lock symbol require payment. When selecting a region with a lock, you have to option to upgrade to a Pay-as-you-go-plan. If you select a region without a lock, you are still on the Free plan.

You can preview the costs for the database based on read and write requests, storage, and data transfer.

Select Create Database. The Database Created! page appears.
1. Click Download Token Details to download tokens generated for you. You can also click the clipboard in the Your Token box to copy these tokens.
2. Click Get Instructions for quick explanations on how to complete certain tasks and links for more information.
3. Click X at the top right of the screen to return to your Astra DB dashboard.
You will see a screen highlighting your selected plan. Select Continue.

Results

You are redirected to your Organization Dashboard. The new database and status is shown under Databases. You will receive an email when your database creation is complete. Select the database name to manage or connect with your new database.