After you connect your account on {% data variables.product.github %} to the {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %} extension, you can create a new codespace. For more information about the {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %} extension, see the {% data variables.product.prodname_vs_marketplace_shortname %}.
{% data reusables.codespaces.click-remote-explorer-icon-vscode %}
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Hover over the "Remote Explorer" side bar and click {% octicon "plus" aria-label="The plus icon" %}.
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In the text box, type the name of the repository you want to develop in, then select it.
A message is displayed at the right side of subsequent prompts telling you who will pay for the codespace.
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Click the branch you want to develop on.
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If prompted to choose a dev container configuration file, choose a file from the list.
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Click the machine type you want to use.
[!NOTE] {% data reusables.codespaces.codespaces-machine-type-availability %}