---
title: 'Getting started with {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %}'
shortTitle: Getting started
intro: 'Learn how to get started with {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %}, then find out more about how a codespace works.'
versions:
  fpt: '*'
  ghec: '*'
redirect_from:
  - /codespaces/getting-started-with-codespaces
children:
  - /quickstart
  - /understanding-the-codespace-lifecycle
  - /deep-dive
---