> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.terraforge.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.terraforge.io/tutorials/first-steps/2-first-terraform-stack.md).

# 2 - Terraform Stack (local\_file)

{% embed url="<https://beta-terraforge-public-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/first-steps-2-terraform-stack.mp4>" %}

## Steps

1. Navigate to **Stacks** on the left side menu
2. Click **+ ADD  STACK** on the left side
3. Set **Name** to `tutorial-text-file`&#x20;
4. Set **Description** to `Create a text-file on localhost`&#x20;
5. Set **Tags** to `tutorial` and `local` (press TAB after typing)
6. Leave all other options as default and click **SAVE**

{% hint style="info" %}
**Marketplace** allows the Stack to be copied across organizations and projects.

**Public** allows all other Terraforge users to copy (but not modify!) this stack from the marketplace.

**Backend** allows to append arguments to the Environment backend&#x20;
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
WARNING: Never store sensitive information in a Stack and enable **Marketplace** and **Public**! Keep Terraform code DRY and free of sensitive information.
{% endhint %}


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