In this blog, I will explain how to recreate a default Virtual Private Cloud or default subnet if it has been intentionally or accidentally deleted.
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Step1: An instant solution is to change the region in your AWS account, enabling you to deploy instances.
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Step 2:
Another approach is to create a default VPC... let's see how to do it.
Step1: Go to the VPC dashboard, then click on 'Your VPCs'...
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Step2:Then click on 'Actions,' and select 'Create Default VPC'.
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Step 3:Success, your default vpc is created
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If you unexpectedly delete your subnets and manually create new ones, it's not a recommended approach. The created subnets might lack compatibility with the existing VPC. In such cases, consider deleting the existing default VPC and recreating it.

In this blog, I will explain how to recreate a default Virtual Private Cloud or default subnet if it has been intentionally or accidentally deleted.

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1699959171366/8971bc98-489b-4e68-888d-38c9a947cd69.png align="center")

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**Step1:** An instant solution is to change the region in your AWS account, enabling you to deploy instances.

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1699959603056/bc34a403-d4ce-4a55-85a7-128f8d34a97c.png align="center")

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1699960408089/92305db6-3acd-4949-a120-2cf242f8f828.png align="center")

**Step 2:**

Another approach is to create a default VPC... let's see how to do it.

**Step1:** Go to the VPC dashboard, then click on 'Your VPCs'...

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**Step2:**Then click on 'Actions,' and select 'Create Default VPC'.

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**Step 3:Success, your default vpc is created**

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If you unexpectedly delete your subnets and manually create new ones, it's not a recommended approach. The created subnets might lack compatibility with the existing VPC. In such cases, consider **deleting the existing default VPC and recreating it.**

How to Recreate a Default VPC or Default Subnet in AWS if Deleted