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29 changes: 25 additions & 4 deletions content/250-postgres/100-introduction/220-npx-create-db.mdx
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**A Prisma Data Platform account is not required** to create a temporary database. However, if you want to keep a database permanently, you can claim it ([details below](#claiming-your-database)).


## Getting started
### Option 1: Using the [web interface](https://create-db.prisma.io) (recommended)

The create-db web application provides a browser-based interface for creating and managing your databases.

#### Key features:

- No installation required - works directly in your web browser
- Visual interface for database management
- Easy connection string display and copying
- Built-in schema viewer and editor
- Direct integration with Prisma Studio
- Simple database claiming workflow

#### Getting started:

1. Visit [create-db.prisma.io](https://create-db.prisma.io) in your web browser
2. Click "Create with the web interface"
3. Modify your schema and interact with the Studio
4. Copy the provided connection strings for your project
5. Claim your database to make it permanent

### Option 2: Using the CLI

You can create a database using one of the following options:

### Option 1: Quick start with default settings
#### Option 1: Quick start with default settings

Run the following command in your terminal:

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### Option 2: Choose a region interactively
#### Option 2: Choose a region interactively

If you want to select a region manually:

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npx create-db@latest --help
```

## CLI output walkthrough
#### CLI output walkthrough

Here is an example output:

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