# IGrainReferenceActivator Methods

[Type overview](/orleans/docs/api/csharp/microsoft.orleans.core/orleans.grainreferences.igrainreferenceactivator/)

## CreateReference(GrainId) {#createreference-orleans-runtime-grainid-3632f126}

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```csharp
public abstract GrainReference CreateReference(GrainId grainId)
```

Creates a new grain reference.

### Parameters

- `grainId` (`GrainId`): The grain id.

### Returns

A new grain reference.