# Adding a new site

Sites are the root object for almost all elements that MetalSoft operates with:
* Servers
* Fabrics/Switches
* Storages
* Subnets 

## Creating a site record using the UI

To create a site using the UI go to **Sites > Create new site** button:

![](/assets/guides/add_a_new_site.png)


## Creating a site record using the CLI

[Using the CLI](/content/overview/installation/using_the_cli)

To create a site using the CLI issue this command:
```
metalcloud-cli site create testsite
```

## Updating a site configuration using the CLI
Retrieve the current configuration and save it to a file `current-config.yml`
```
metalcloud-cli site get -id us02-chi-qts01-dc --format yaml > current-config.yml
```

Modify the configuration then re-apply it:
```
metalcloud-cli site update -id us02-chi-qts01-dc --format yaml --config current-config.yml
```