# AWS ParallelCluster for Terraform
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Beginning with AWS ParallelCluster 3.8.0, you can deploy clusters and custom images using [Terraform](https://www.terraform.io/). To begin using this feature, see [Terraform Provider for AWS ParallelCluster](https://registry.terraform.io/providers/aws-tf/aws-parallelcluster/latest) from the Terraform Registry. 

**Note**  
You must have [ParallelCluster API](https://docs.aws.amazon.com//parallelcluster/latest/ug/api-reference-v3.html) deployed in your account to use the provider. 

Use the following chart to determine the compatibility between the provider and the AWS ParallelCluster versions:


| Provider version | AWS ParallelCluster version | 
| --- | --- | 
| 1.0.0 | 3.8.0-3.10.1 | 
| 1.1.0 | 3.11.0\+ | 

See [examples](https://github.com/aws-tf/terraform-provider-aws-parallelcluster/tree/main/examples) of how to use the provider.

For an even smoother experience, use the official [Terraform Module for AWS ParallelCluster](https://registry.terraform.io/modules/aws-tf/parallelcluster/aws/latest) from Terraform Registry. The module allows you to deploy:

1. ParallelCluster API 

1. ParallelCluster clusters defined with YAML configuration file and HCL

1. Networking infrastructure required by a ParallelCluster cluster

See [examples](https://github.com/aws-tf/terraform-aws-parallelcluster/tree/main/examples) of how to use the module.