# Creating a VRF instance

Use this procedure to create a new VRF instance.

## Procedure steps

1. From the navigation pane, double-click IP.

2. In the IP tree, click VRF.

3. On the VRF work area toolbar, click Insert.

4. Configure the new VRF instance as required.

5. Click Insert.

6. On the toolbar, click Refresh to verify the VRF instance configuration.

## Variable definitions

Variable | Value
--- | ---
Id | Specifies a numerical ID for the VRF instance. Values range from 1 to 3.
Name | Specifies the alphanumeric identifier (name) to assign to the VRF instance.
MaxRoutes | Specifies a maximum number of routes for the VRF instance. Values range from 0 to 500.