# Instances

## Quickstart

1. Start by navigating to "Object Storage" > "Overview" in the [Control Panel](https://my.cloudbit.ch).<br>
2. Click the **Activate** button and confirm with **Yes, activate**. Deploying an Object Storage instance takes a few minutes.<br>
3. Once the instance is created, follow the [detailed guides](https://doc.cloudbit.ch/products/object-storage/how-to) on how to access it.