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# Register a Model as an API

You can publish a DSL model as an API using the Model tab. Only the published models get this option.

* Navigate to the ***Model*** tab.
* Filter the model list by using the ***Registered*** filter option.
* Select a model from the list.
* Click the ***Register as API*** option.

![Register as API icon under the Model tab](https://972575688-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRYq1HgffNfbnIMWPu1D5%2Fuploads%2FDVz8a06t7SFpkTnfxQIr%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=d3d73460-a08f-494e-9f0f-a51e2be5ed9a)

* The ***Update model*** page opens.
* Provide Max instance limit.
* Click the ***Save and Register*** option.

![Updating the Model ](https://972575688-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRYq1HgffNfbnIMWPu1D5%2Fuploads%2FdJz5ZCyI9qgkEMEkhq8O%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=6bf6ff67-6a16-4ee8-8b89-7a38e9452691)

{% hint style="info" %}
*<mark style="color:green;">Please Note</mark>*: User the ***Save*** option to save the data which can be published later.
{% endhint %}

* The model gets saved and registered as an API service. A notification message appears to inform the same.

![Confirmation message after model gets registered as an API service](https://972575688-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRYq1HgffNfbnIMWPu1D5%2Fuploads%2FDDcNcrcPMJNi5WInWyiO%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=2f753907-8c89-45f0-9440-8055596a72d6)
