# Setting up a new post space

https://help.circle.so/p/posts/post-spaces/setting-up-a-new-post-space

Category: [Posts](https://help.circle.so/p/posts) › [Post spaces](https://help.circle.so/p/posts/post-spaces)

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_Last updated: September 15, 2023_

Post spaces are an essential element among the various space types offered within your community. Post spaces provide you with the perfect canvas to share thoughts, ideas, insights, and discussions within your community.

To create a post space:

1. Hover over the space group, click the ➕ icon, and select **Add space**.

2. In the **Choose space type** dialog, select **Posts** and click **Next.**

3. Configure essential space details: 

4. After reviewing the details, click **Create space**.

You will now be taken to the newly created space, where you can customize settings and start crafting new content!

## **Ready to customize your post space?**

📚 To learn more about post space customization, see [Customize post space settings](/p/posts/post-spaces/customize-post-space-settings).

## **Relevant articles**

- [Get to know layout options for post spaces](/p/posts/post-spaces/get-to-know-layout-options-for-post-spaces)

- [Create a post](/p/posts/post-spaces/create-a-post)

- [Allow your members to create posts](/p/posts/post-spaces/allow-your-members-to-create-posts)

- [Receiving post notifications](/p/posts/post-spaces/receiving-post-notifications)