> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.gopaddle.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.gopaddle.io/overview/provision-new-cluster/provision-clusters-on-cloud/azure-aks.md).

# Azure AKS

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Multi-cloud Cluster Provisioning and external Cluster Registration capability is available only on gopaddle SaaS and Enterprise editions.
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Provisioning Clusters on Cloud Required corresponding Cloud Accounts to be registered first.
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1. In gopaddle UI, navigate to the **Environments** section
2. Click on **Add a Cluster** and choose **Create Cluster on Cloud**
3. In the Cluster Creation **Cluster** step, choose the **Cloud Provider** type as **Azure,** the **Cloud Accoun**t registered and the **Azure Subscription** in the account.

<figure><img src="/files/ANimcAnRBmKarPsfAiic" alt=""><figcaption><p>Azure Cluster Configuration in gopaddle</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Select the **SKU** - either Free or Paid and **Select Regions** where the cluster has to be created.
5. Proceed the steps in [Creating a Node Pool](https://app.gitbook.com/o/kaNNkk5MWdImsh5Ur4MO/s/5QxXxCob5M5VXQJTryRc/~/changes/7/provision-multi-cloud-clusters/provision-clusters-on-cloud/azure-aks/creating-a-nodepool) to add the configurations to provision a System Nodepool.
6. In the Autoscaling Rule Sets, configure the VMSS Autoscaling rule. Please check the [VMSS Autoscaling Rules](https://app.gitbook.com/o/kaNNkk5MWdImsh5Ur4MO/s/5QxXxCob5M5VXQJTryRc/~/changes/7/provision-multi-cloud-clusters/provision-clusters-on-cloud/azure-aks/vmss-autoscaling-rules) for more information.
7. Click on **Finish** to provision the AKS Cluster.