# Instances

## Quickstart

1. Start by navigating to "Object Storage" > "Overview" in the [Control Panel](https://my.flow.swiss).<br>
2. Choose a data center [Region](https://doc.flow.swiss/platform/regions).<br>
3. Click the **Activate** button and confirm with **Yes, activate**. Deploying an Object Storage instance takes a few minutes.<br>
4. Once the instance is created, follow the [detailed guides](https://doc.flow.swiss/products/object-storage/how-to) on how to access it.