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# Add a new Edge Stack

From the menu select **Edge Stacks** then click **Add stack**.

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Give the stack a descriptive name then select one or more [Edge Groups](/portainer-documentation/3.0-sts/user/edge/groups.md).

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In **Deployment type**, select the type of deployment you are performing.

{% hint style="info" %}
This may be auto-selected based on the environments in your choice of [Edge Groups](/portainer-documentation/3.0-sts/user/edge/groups.md).
{% endhint %}

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Next, define how to deploy your app from one of the **Build Method** options. These options will differ based on your selected development type.

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[Compose deployment](/portainer-documentation/3.0-sts/user/edge/stacks/add/compose-deployment.md)
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[Kubernetes deployment](/portainer-documentation/3.0-sts/user/edge/stacks/add/kubernetes-deployment.md)
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[Helm chart deployment](/portainer-documentation/3.0-sts/user/edge/stacks/add/helm-chart-deployment.md)
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