# Add a new environment

Portainer can manage multiple environments in addition to the local environment on which it is installed. 

You can choose to connect to existing environments:

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Or alternatively set up new environments:

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You can also add environments via the Portainer API.

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[Add an environment via the Portainer API](/2.33-lts/admin/environments/add/api.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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