> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.portainer.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.portainer.io/admin/environments/add.md).

# 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](/admin/environments/add/api.md)
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