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How to Create a Space in Confluence

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Learn how to create a space in Confluence for team collaboration or documentation. Follow these steps to name, configure, and access your new space.

1. Click the Create button
In the top navigation bar, click the Create button to start the process.

2. Select Space from the dropdown
From the dropdown menu, choose Space to begin setting up a new workspace.

3. Configure space name and purpose
Enter a name, choose a purpose (Collaboration, Knowledge base, or Custom), set permissions, then click Next.

4. Add a space description
Fill in the Description field with relevant info about your new space’s purpose or content.

5. Review updated content and contributors
All documents created or edited in this space will show under Recently updated content with Contributors listed below.

6. Locate your space under the sidebar
Your new space now appears under the Spaces section in the left-hand sidebar for easy access.

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