Create a workspace
A workspace is your organization's space in Govern365 (policies, frameworks, projects, and so on). You need at least one workspace to use the main app beyond the sign-in / setup flows.
When this screen appears
- After sign-in, if onboarding is finished but you are not a member of any workspace yet, the app sends you here instead of the dashboard.
- From the sidebar workspace switcher, you can also open Create new workspace when the product allows adding another organization (you can usually Cancel that dialog).
If you have no workspace yet, the dialog stays open until you create one — you cannot dismiss it with Escape or by clicking outside.
What to enter
| Field | Required? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Workspace name | Yes | Shown as the organization name (for example your company name). |
| Workspace handle | Yes | Part of your workspace URL in the preview (letters, numbers, and hyphens after your app domain). It must be unique across Govern365. |
| Workspace logo | No | Optional image — PNG, JPG, or WebP. |
The handle often auto-fills from the name until you edit it yourself.
After you choose Create workspace
- The app creates the workspace and makes you an Admin there.
- You are switched to that workspace automatically (your session updates).
- You then land on the Dashboard.
Messages and limits
| Situation | What it means |
|---|---|
| Workspace name is required / Workspace handle is required | You tried to submit with empty fields. Fill both. |
| This workspace handle is already taken | Someone else already uses that handle. Change it. |
| Upgrade / subscription prompt | Your account may not have an active plan that allows creating a workspace. Follow the upgrade flow or contact your administrator. |
| Creating workspace. Please wait… | The request is in progress; wait for it to finish. |
Exact messages may vary slightly; the banner shows the error text when available.
Related help
- Workspace roles & permissions — you become an Admin of the new workspace.
- Dashboard — where you land after you have a workspace.
- Framework setup — compliance programs after you have a workspace.
- First-time onboarding — first organization setup during initial signup (different from adding a workspace later).
- Sign in — returning to the app.