> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.snapshot.box/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Create a space
> This page guides you step by step through the process of creating a space for your organization.
If you want to experiment with Snapshot before creating a real space, try [testnet.snapshot.box](https://testnet.snapshot.box) - a Sepolia testnet playground for testing.
To create a new Snapshot space, you need an ENS name. For spaces on [snapshot.box](https://snapshot.box), you'll need an ENS name on Ethereum mainnet. For spaces on [testnet.snapshot.box](https://testnet.snapshot.box), you'll need an ENS name on Sepolia. You can register one at [ens.domains](https://ens.domains).
To get started, go to [snapshot.box/#/create](https://snapshot.box/#/create) or click the **+** button in the left sidebar. You will be guided through the following steps.
### 1. Profile
Set up your space's identity. Enter a **name** (required) and optionally add a description, avatar, cover image, categories, voting power symbol, and social accounts (website, GitHub, X, Farcaster, CoinGecko).
You can update this information at any time after creating the space.
### 2. Domain name
Select your space's domain name. You need an ENS name on Ethereum mainnet or a web3 domain name on a mainnet network. Your available domains will be listed automatically.
If you don't have a domain, you can register a new ENS name or attach a custom domain. By default, the space's controller is the domain owner.
### 3. Network
Select the base network for your space.
### 4. Voting strategies
Choose how your users' votes are counted through a set of strategies. You can pick from common strategies like **ERC-20**, **ERC-20 Votes**, **ERC-721**, or **ERC-1155**, or browse the full list to add a custom strategy.
Each strategy takes into account the assets that belong to the voting address **at the time of proposal creation**, not at the time of voting.
### 5. Proposal validation
Configure who is allowed to create a proposal. Options include:
* **Only authors can propose:** restrict proposal creation to designated authors
* **Basic:** use a minimum score with any strategy to determine eligibility
* **Gitcoin Passport gated:** require users to have a Gitcoin Passport
* **Karma EAS Attestation:** use EAS attestations for eligibility
### 6. Voting settings
Set the **voting delay** (time between proposal creation and voting start) and the **voting period** (how long voting remains open). If left empty, the proposal author will be able to set these values.
### 7. Members
Assign roles and permissions to your space members. Available roles:
* **Admin:** can modify settings, manage proposals, and create proposals
* **Moderator:** can manage proposals and create proposals
* **Author:** can create proposals without validation
Once everything is configured, click **Create space** to finalize.
