# Installing a Blueprint

Install a Blueprint from the epilot Marketplace with a one-click or advanced install, configure it after installation, or create your own custom Blueprint.

## Installation from Marketplace

> **Info: Blueprints are currently in closed **BETA** only available to selected customers.**

To install a blueprint from the Marketplace navigate to [Configuration → Blueprints → Marketplace tab](https://portal.epilot.cloud/app/blueprints).

Here you can search and discover blueprints tailored for common energy-market use cases.

After finding the one that fits your business, click on “Install now”.

> **Info: Installation of a Marketplace Blueprint is possible only in a Sandbox testing environment. If you don’t have a sandbox yet, check the [Sandbox documentation](/docs/blueprints/intro#sandbox).**

![Portal Marketplace Page](/img/blueprints/2-portal-marketplace.png)

You have two options of installation:

- [One-click Install](/docs/blueprints/installing-a-blueprint#one-click-install)
- [Advanced Install](/docs/blueprints/installing-a-blueprint#advanced-install)

![Step 2](/img/blueprints/2-one-click-installation.png)

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### One-click install

After choosing “One-click install” the installation process will start automatically.

Depending on the number of resources included in the chosen blueprint the installation may take up to 5 min.

![Step 3](/img/blueprints/2-one-click-step-3.png)

And that’s it! You successfully installed a blueprint from the marketplace. Check out [Post-Installation Configuration](#post-installation-configuration) on how to configure the installed resources.

Next, you can [edit it](/docs/blueprints/editing-and-synchronizing#editing-blueprints), or [synchronize with another organization](/docs/blueprints/editing-and-synchronizing#synchronize-with-another-organization)  — click on the relevant sections links for more details.

![Installation Complete](/img/blueprints/2-one-click-complete.png)

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### Advanced install

If "Advanced Install" is chosen, you have fine-grained control over which resources from a blueprint to install.

To remove a resource, uncheck an item and click on “Update installation”.

![Pick resources](/img/blueprints/2-advanced-pick-resources.png)

When done selecting resources, click on “Install resources” to continue, the installation will proceed automatically from here.

And that’s it! You successfully installed a blueprint from the marketplace. Check out [Post-Installation Configuration](#post-installation-configuration) on how to configure the installed resources.

Next, you can [edit it](/docs/blueprints/editing-and-synchronizing#editing-blueprints), or [synchronize with another organization](/docs/blueprints/editing-and-synchronizing#synchronize-with-another-organization)  — click on the relevant sections links for more details.

![Installation Complete](/img/blueprints/2-advanced-complete.png)

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## Post-Installation Configuration

After a Blueprint is installed, some resources may still require additional setup before they can be fully used. In the list view, these resources appear with the **“Ready to use” toggle switched off**. You can also filter the list to quickly see which items are not yet marked as ready.

- In the list view, click the link next to the toggle to open a resource in a new tab.

- Define and save any changes needed for the resource.

- Return to the Blueprint overview and toggle the resource as ready to use.

- Marking a resource as ready is optional and is meant to help you keep track of configuration progress.

![Resource toggle](/img/blueprints/2-resource-toggle.png)

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## Creation of Custom Blueprint

Besides installing a blueprint from marketplace, you are also able to create your own Blueprints.

With **Custom Blueprints** you can combine available resources to create your own Blueprint. With that you are able to:

- Organize use-cases

- Test combinations of resources in a sandbox

- Share your use-case with other orgs

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To create a **Custom Blueprint**, go to Configuration → Blueprints and select the tab “Blueprints”.

On the bottom you will see “Create Blueprint”, click on it to start the creation process.

You will be presented with a screen that allows you to select Resources to include in your Custom Blueprint.

Click on “Add resources” to continue.

![Create blueprint](/img/blueprints/2-create-blueprint.png)

You will be presented with a list of categories of resources, select one to continue.

After, select the specific resources on that category you wish to include, here we are adding a single Product.

> **Info: Note: A resource will be added together with any other resources linked to it.**

![Add resources](/img/blueprints/2-add-resource-side-panel.png)

That's it -- you have created your own Blueprint.

You will be redirected to the resources view where you can further edit it. See [Editing Blueprints](/docs/blueprints/editing-and-synchronizing#editing-blueprints) for details.

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