docs/content/github/developing-online-with-codespaces/creating-a-codespace.md

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About codespace creation

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You cannot create a codespace in an empty repository. If your repository is empty, create a file in the repository before creating a codespace. For more information, see "Adding a file to a repository" and "Adding a file to a repository using the command line."

The environment of the codespace you create will be based on the repository's configuration. For more information, see "Configuring {{ site.data.variables.product.prodname_codespaces }} for your project."

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Creating a codespace

{{ site.data.reusables.repositories.navigate-to-repo }} 2. Under the repository name, use the "Branch" drop-down menu, and select the branch you want to create a codespace for. 3. Under the repository name, use the {% octicon "download" aria-label="The download icon" %} Code drop-down menu, and select Open with Codespaces. 4. If you already have a codespace for the branch, click {% octicon "plus" aria-label="The plus icon" %} New codespace.