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
/create-workspace— You are signed in, onboarding is complete, but you are not a member of any workspace yet. The app sends you here automatically instead of the dashboard.- From the sidebar — You can also open Create new workspace from the workspace switcher area when the product allows adding another organization (the flow uses the same form; you can usually Cancel or close that dialog).
On /create-workspace, the dialog is required until you create a workspace: 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).
- On the
/create-workspacepage, you are then taken to the dashboard so you can continue.
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 server messages may vary slightly; the banner shows the text returned by the API when available.
Related help
- 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.