> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bloxchain.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bloxchain.app/platform-bloxchain.app/contracts/deploy.md).

# Deploy a contract

**Scope:** Apps desktop — creates a **new** on-chain Account-style workspace (CopyBlox clone).

Use when you need a **new** governed contract. Your wallet signs and pays deployment gas.

**Time:** \~15 min (network dependent)

## Before you begin

* [Signed in](/platform-bloxchain.app/account/sign-in.md)
* [Wallet connected](/platform-bloxchain.app/account/connect-wallet.md) on the target **testnet** with gas
* Know your network — deployment uses the **connected wallet’s chain**

## Steps

1. Open **Apps desktop** (`/`).
2. In App Explorer, choose **Deploy** → **Deploy new workspace**.
3. Fill the deploy dialog (see [fields below](#deploy-dialog-fields)).
4. Sign the deployment transaction in your wallet.
5. When confirmed, open the new app tab.

## Deploy dialog fields

The **Deploy new workspace** modal sets on-chain **SecureOwnable** at clone time. All three role addresses must be **different** non-zero wallets.

| Field                | What to enter                                                                                    |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Network**          | Read-only — must match your connected wallet chain                                               |
| **Wallet**           | Connected deployer (pays gas)                                                                    |
| **Owner**            | Admin authority (`0x…`) — often your deployer wallet                                             |
| **Broadcaster**      | Wallet that may submit signed meta-transactions on-chain (`0x…`)                                 |
| **Recovery**         | Emergency recovery wallet (`0x…`) — [test on testnet](/platform-bloxchain.app/recovery.md) first |
| **Time-lock**        | Duration before delayed approvals can finalize (e.g. 1 hour) — must be > 0                       |
| **Deploy factory**   | CopyBlox factory address for your network (`0x…`) — often pre-filled from network preset         |
| **Template address** | Account implementation / template (`0x…`) — often pre-filled from network preset                 |
| **Display name**     | Optional label for the Apps desktop                                                              |

Validation errors you may see: missing factory/template, identical Owner/Broadcaster/Recovery, or zero time-lock.

> If you **imported** an existing deployment instead, Owner/Broadcaster/Recovery were set at deploy time — verify under **Deployment → Security** rather than re-entering here.

## Verify

* Block explorer shows the new **clone** workspace at the recorded address.
* **Deployment → Security** shows the Owner, Broadcaster, Recovery, and timelock you entered.

## Next steps

* [Use cases & quick setup](/platform-bloxchain.app/use-cases.md) — register operations and roles (may overlap with values set at deploy)
* [Connect your application](/platform-bloxchain.app/overview-1/connect-your-application.md)

## Related

* [Import a contract](/platform-bloxchain.app/contracts/import.md) — existing on-chain address
* [Import vs deploy](/platform-bloxchain.app/tips.md#import-vs-deploy)


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