> 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/start/agent.md).

# Add an environment to an existing installation

If you want to add another environment to your existing Portainer installation, first select the type of environment you would like to add.

You can choose to connect to existing environments:

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Or alternatively set up new environments:

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