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## Creating a Resource
## Prerequisites
<Warning>
Certain resources require you to have a Gateway deployed on the same network as your target resource. [Gateway Deployment Guide](/documentation/platform/gateways/gateway-deployment)
</Warning>
Before you can create a resource, you must have an **Infisical Gateway** deployed and running on the same network as the target resource.
The Gateway acts as a secure bridge, allowing Infisical to reach your private infrastructure without exposing it to the public internet. When creating a resource, you will be asked to specify which Gateway should be used to connect to it.
[Read the Gateway Deployment Guide](/documentation/platform/gateways/gateway-deployment)
## Creating a Resource
To add a resource, navigate to the **Resources** tab in your PAM project and click **Add Resource**.
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![Select Resource Type](/images/pam/getting-started/resources/select-resource-type.png)
After selecting a resource type, provide the necessary connection details. The required fields vary depending on the resource type. In this PostgreSQL example, you need to provide details such as host, port, gateway, and database name.
After selecting a resource type, provide the necessary connection details. The required fields vary depending on the resource type.
**Important**: You must select the **Gateway** that has network access to this resource.
In this PostgreSQL example, you provide details such as host, port, gateway, and database name.
![Create Resource](/images/pam/getting-started/resources/create-resource.png)
Clicking **Create Resource** will run a validation to check if your resource is reachable by the platform or Gateway. If the connection fails, an error message will be displayed to help you troubleshoot.
Clicking **Create Resource** will trigger a connection test from the selected Gateway to your target resource. If the connection fails, an error message will be displayed to help you troubleshoot (usually indicating a network firewall issue between the Gateway and the Resource).
## Automated Credential Rotation