# Installing using Platform.sh
Platform.sh (opens new window) gives you an easy way to get started and deploy your Strapi application.
You can find the template source code (opens new window) on Platform.sh GitHub for more information.
# Step 1: Create a Platform.sh account
You must have a Platform.sh (opens new window) account before doing these steps.
# Step 2: Create a project
You can use the One-Click button or follow these steps.
- Click on
+ Add project
button - Select
Use a template
option and clickNext
- Fill your
Project name
andRegion
then clickNext
Choose Strapi template.
Search for the Strapi template using the search bar.
- Click on the search bar
- Fill
strapi
- Select the Strapi template
- Click
Next
INFO
After few second a Strapi application will be setup with a PostgreSQL database.
# Step 3: Visit your app
Now to visit your application.
- Click on
Settings
- Then
Domains
in the left menu
You will see the Platform.sh domain name that is used for your app.