> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://labs.laer.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a model

You can create a model to apply to your data for various purposes, including classification and information extraction. Once you create a model, you can train it using either using instructions or by providing examples.

To create a model, complete the following procedure.

1. In the **Project space** menu, select **Collections**.
2. Select a collection.
3. Select **Models**.
4. Select **Create Model** > **Create new model**.
5. Enter a **Name** and select the **Model type**.
6. Configure the model as needed using the following fields:
   1. Select your **Positive labels**. At least one positive label is required.
   2. Select your **Negative labels**.
   3. Select a **Pretrained model** if desired.
   4. Enter a **Description** to describe the category you want to detect.
   5. Select a **Train dataset** to restrict the model to train on a subset of data.
   6. Select an **Exclude train dataset** to exclude a subset of data from model training.
   7. Select a **Prediction dataset** to restrict the model to predict on a subset of data.
7. Select **Create**.