> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.astera.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.astera.com/astera-studio/workspace/connecting-to-workspace.md).

# Connecting to Workspace

Once you are logged in, click on **Connect Workspace** to create a new workspace or connect to an existing one.

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This opens the workspace selector panel. You can either create a new workspace or connect to an existing one.

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#### Creating a New Workspace

To create a workspace, click on New Workspace. Enter a name and click <img src="/files/rSfd0dDs3OkpBwsixUdu" alt="" data-size="line"> to confirm.&#x20;

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Studio creates the workspace in your organization's cloud storage and opens it.

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** New workspaces are saved at a default path unless you pick up a custom folder. It is *cp\:/CloudStorage/Studio Workspaces/* inside your tenant's cloud storage. You can pick up any folder during creation by clicking Change next to Default location.
{% endhint %}

#### Opening an Existing Workspace

To open an existing workspace, click **Browse Cloud**.&#x20;

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This will open the cloud storage window. Navigate to your .cprj file, select it, and click **Open**.

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With your workspace open, you're all set to start working in Astera Studio.&#x20;

#### Available

Workspaces discovered in the default location. Astera Studio scans this location each time the Selector opens, so every workspace stored at the default path appears here automatically.&#x20;

#### Recent&#x20;

It shows you the five most recently opened workspaces, even if they live outside the default location.&#x20;


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