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title: "Operating MEO Sites in Cloud IDE"
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Create Cloud IDE
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To create a Cloud IDE in Cloud Platform:

1.  Go to Cloud Platform.
    
2.  Create a new Cloud IDE.
    

Create Drupal Project
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To set up a project, you must pull information from the Cloud Platform:

1.  Open Cloud IDE.
    
2.  Select ****Configure IDE****.
    
3.  Select ****Copy from cloud platform****.
    
4.  Select the required environment and site.
    
5.  Wait for the installation to complete.
    

Verify Site Works
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To check the status of your site:

1.  Open the IDE preview URL.
    
2.  Ensure that the Drupal site displays correctly.
    

Change Site on Cloud IDE
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To update the active project:

1.  Pull files and data for another site.
    
2.  Open the IDE preview URL.
    

#### Frequently asked questions

**Do users need a separate configuration when switching between sites?**

No, a separate configuration is not required.

**Can multiple sites run on an IDE simultaneously?**

No. Cloud IDE supports one site at a time based on the active database. The preview URL displays whichever site currently has its files and database pulled into the environment.