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# Create a space

Every space starts from a **space type**. A space type is a reusable template. It controls which playbooks can run in the space. It also controls how the platform builds the knowledge graph from your files. A two-step wizard creates the space: select the type, then name the space.

## Start a new space

Start from one of two places:

* On the **Spaces** list, click **New space**.
* In the sidebar, click **New space**.

Both open the new-space wizard.

#### Choose a space type

The first step reads "Choose a space type to create your space from." Each space type shows as a card with its **title** and identifier. Select the type that matches your work.

If no space types exist, the wizard shows **No space types yet**. Admins get a **Create a space type** action. If you are not an admin, ask an admin to add a space type. See [Space types](/workspace/spaces/space-types).

#### Name the space

Enter a **Space title**, for example "Q3 finance close". Click **Create space**. Click **Back** to return to the type picker.

The space opens on its **Files** tab. You can now [upload files](/workspace/spaces/files).

The space type controls which [playbooks](/workspace/playbooks/overview) can run. It also controls how the platform extracts the [knowledge graph](/workspace/spaces/search-and-graph) from your documents. You cannot change a space's type after creation. Select the type that matches the work.

## If you have no space types

The empty state on the Spaces list reads **No spaces yet** — "Create a space from one of your space types to get started." A space type must exist before you can create a space. Admins can create one under [Space types](/workspace/spaces/space-types). Other users must ask an admin to create one.