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December 22, 2025

Creating and Accessing Spaces

Learn how to create a space in Pivot, invite members, choose templates, and access spaces through links, requests, or direct joining based on permissions.'

Spaces are the backbone of collaboration in Pivot, offering flexible environments for teams, communities, and projects. Below, we outline the processes for creating and accessing spaces.

Creating a Space

1

Select **Create new space**

Click Create new space on the sidebar menu.
Creating a Space - Step 1

2

Fill in the space information

Enter the required details and click Next: - Choose an organization. - Select the type of space: community, course, knowledge, project, team, or other. - If Other is selected, provide a custom type. - Add an icon, name, description, and tags.

Creating a Space - Step 2

3

Add a cover photo

Upload a cover photo and click Next.
Creating a Space - Step 3

4

Choose a template or skip

Select a template for your space or skip this step, then click Next.

Creating a Space - Step 4

5

Add members to the space

Invite members to join the space, then click Next.
Creating a Space - Step 5

Accessing Spaces

1

Check your account

Ensure you are logged into the correct organization account.
2

Contact the space owner

Request access directly from the space owner.
No Access to Space

Visibility of spaces may depend on organizational settings.

Requesting access to a space

1

Click send an access request

If you are an organization member, have the shared link, or the space allows public requests, click Send an access request.

Requesting Access to Space - Step 1

2

Write a message and send request

Write a message (optional) and click Send request.
Requesting Access to Space - Step 2

You will receive an email notification regarding the response.

Joining a space directly

1

Click join space

If the space settings allow direct joining, click the Join space button to access it.

Joining a Space with Access

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