# Creating a reserved queue
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If you decide to purchase additional capacity for your reserved queue, you can. For more information, see [Purchasing additional RTS](purchasing-additional-capacity-for-a-reserved-queue.md). The following tabs show different options for creating a reserved queue.

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#### [ Console ]

To create a reserved queue by using the MediaConvert console:

1. Open the [Queues](https://console.aws.amazon.com/mediaconvert/home#/queues/list) page in the MediaConvert console.

1. Choose **Create reserved queue**.

1. Enter a **Reserved queue name**. Optionally enter a **Description**.

1. Optionally, use the **Reserved transcode slots (RTS) calculator** to help determine how many RTS that you need.

1. In the **Commitment to purchase RTS for reserved queue** section, enter the number of reserved transcode slots (RTS) that you want to purchase.

1. Review and agree to the pricing and time commitment. **After you commit to your pricing plan, you can't cancel it.** Optionally, select **Auto renew yearly**.

1. Choose **Create reserved queue**. Then review your reserved queue details and choose **Purchase.**

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#### [ AWS CLI ]

The following `create-queue` example creates a reserved queue with one RTS slot and a 12-month commitment.

```
aws mediaconvert create-queue \
	--region region-name-1 \
	--pricing-plan RESERVED \
	--reservation-plan-settings "Commitment=ONE_YEAR,RenewalType=EXPIRE,ReservedSlots=1" \
	--name ReservedQueue1 \
	--description "Example reserved queue description." \
	--tags "KeyName1=string1,KeyName2=string2"
```

For more information about how to create a reserved queue by using the AWS CLI, see the [AWS CLI Command Reference](https://awscli.amazonaws.com/v2/documentation/api/latest/reference/mediaconvert/create-queue.html).

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