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title: Creating an IdP adapter instance
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# Creating an IdP adapter instance

To create an adapter instance, you must choose an adapter type.

## Steps

1. On the **Type** tab, configure the basics of this adapter instance:

   1. Enter the **Instance Name** and **Instance ID**.

   2. In the **Type** list, select the adapter type.

   3. (Optional) In the **Parent Instance** list, select an existing type.

      If you are creating an instance that is similar to an existing instance, consider making it a child instance by specifying a parent. A child instance inherits the configuration of its parent unless overridden. You can specify overrides during the rest of the setup.