> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.lenses.io/latest/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.lenses.io/latest/devx/6.1/user-guide/environments.md).

# Environments

This page describes Environments in Lenses.

Environments are virtual containers for you, including Kafka Cluster, Schema Registries, and Kafka Connect Clusters.

Each Environment has an Agent, the Agent communicates with HQ via an Agent Key generated at the environment creation time.

Environments can be assigned tiers, domains and a description and group accordingly.

Go to **Environments** in the left-hand side navigation, then select **New Environments** button in the top right corner.

Enter the details for the agent, once you have a key you will be guided on how to run and start docker, then configure the agent to connect to your environment.

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Learn how to configure an agent [here](/latest/devx/6.1/deployment/configuration.md).
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