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# 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](/platform/regions.md).<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](/products/object-storage/how-to.md) on how to access it.