---
title: "[AM2.0] - Create a Space"
description: Instructions for creating a space in Assets.
url: https://www.contentstack.com/docs/assets/create-a-space
product: Contentstack Assets
doc_type: how-to
audience:
  - developers
  - content-managers
version: AM2.0
last_updated: 2026-03-25
---

# [AM2.0] - Create a Space

This page explains what a space is in Assets and provides step-by-step instructions to create one. It is intended for users who manage assets for websites, brands, or business units and should be used when setting up a new top-level container for organizing assets and workspaces.

## Create a Space

In Assets, a [space](/docs/assets/about-spaces-and-workspaces#spaces) is the top-level container where you manage assets for a specific website, brand, or business unit.

To create a space, log in to your [Contentstack account](https://www.contentstack.com/login/) and perform the steps below:
- Navigate to **Assets** through “App Switcher”.
- Click **+ New** and select **Space**.
- In the **New Space** modal, enter the following details:**Name** (required): Provide a clear, descriptive name for your space (e.g., “Marketing” or “Documentation”).
- **Description** (optional): Add a short explanation of what the space will be used for (eg., “Assets for all marketing campaigns” or “Training and learning materials”).
- Click **Create**.

Your space is now ready. You can start uploading assets, creating user-defined fields, and workspaces as needed.

**Note:** When you create a new space, a **main workspace** is automatically created. This workspace acts as the primary workspace. You can [create additional workspaces](/docs/assets/create-a-workspace) as forks of the main or any other workspace. These workspaces inherit assets and configurations from the source workspace, similar to how branches work in Git or CMS.

## Common questions

### What is a space in Assets?
A space is the top-level container where you manage assets for a specific website, brand, or business unit.

### Is the Name field required when creating a space?
Yes, **Name** is required when creating a space.

### What happens after I create a new space?
When you create a new space, a **main workspace** is automatically created, and you can start uploading assets, creating user-defined fields, and workspaces as needed.

### Can I create more workspaces after creating a space?
Yes, you can [create additional workspaces](/docs/assets/create-a-workspace) as forks of the main or any other workspace.