# Create a Lifecycle Definition
Click Settings, click the lifecycle tab page, enter the lifecycle management page, and click Add on the lifecycle management page to pop up the new lifecycle pop-up window.
In the New Lifecycle interface, enter Name and Description
The lifecycle template name and description are 1~50 characters long
Add lifecycle node, add lifecycle node operation,refer toLifecycle node management
A complete lifecycle must contain at least two lifecycle nodes
Set the upgrade process, and set the upgrade process operation ,refer to[Set the upgrade process](/pages/gostart/setup/Lifecycle%20node%20management.md#7.Set the upgrade process)
An upgrade process must be set for a complete life cycle
Click Confirm to wait for the prompt message