# Getting Started: Creating a Space

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# Getting Started: Creating a Space
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You can create a space by clicking the `+ Create a space` button, located at the bottom of the vertical navigation menu on the left when using the [Element Web App](https://app.element.io/).

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### Starting a New Space

After clicking `Create a space`, you will be presented with the `Create a space` prompt, from here you need to first choose whether the space should be `Public` or `Private`. You will then need to fill in the required details to create your space:

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- **Avatar:** Here you can upload a picture for your space, this will be visible in the navigation menu and on the space overview.
- **Name:** This is the name your space will appear as, if you are making a public room, make sure you choose a name that will be easily found when searching and is appropriate for the homeserver.
- **Address:** Available when creating a public space, this is the address for your space. User's will be able to link to it using this address when typing `#`
- **Description:** A description of the space and it's purpose will help inform others of why the space exists and help them decide whether it's a space they'd like to join.

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### What's Next?

#### Managing A Space
To learn more about managing a room check our series of docs on the subject, starting with [Room Info](https://ems-docs.element.io/books/kieranml-test-book/page/managing-a-room-room-info).
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