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# Get Next Available Network

Get the ID of the next available unused network within a configuration or block.

**Important Note:** This action is only available when using the `V1` connection method of BlueCat Address Manager.

<Note>
  External Documentation

  To learn more, visit the [BlueCat Address Manager documentation](https://docs.bluecatnetworks.com/r/Address-Manager-Legacy-v1-API-Guide/GET/v1/getNextAvailableIP4Network/9.6.0).
</Note>

## Parameters

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  | Parameter         | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
  | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
  | Auto Create       | Select to create the next available network if it doesn't exists.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
  | Is Larger Allowed | Select to get networks that are larger than the specified `Size` value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
  | Parent ID         | The ID of the configuration, block, or network from which to retrieve the next available IPv4 address.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
  | Size              | The size of the network, expressed as the total number of IP addresses as a power of 2.<br /><br />This value corresponds to the subnet mask in CIDR notation.<br /><br />**For Example:**<br />\* A value of `256` represents a `/24` subnet, which contains 256 IP addresses in total.<br />\* A value of `16` represents a `/28` subnet, which contains 16 IP addresses in total. |
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## Example Output

```json theme={"dark"}
{
	"id": "123123"
}
```

## Workflow Library Example

[Get Next Available Network with Bluecat Address Manager and Send Results Via Email](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/get-next-available-network-with-bluecat-address-manager-and-send-results-via-email)

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