Can't Create a Codespace: No Option to Create on the Repository
Quick answer
The create option is hidden when Codespaces is not allowed for you on that repository: usually used-up included usage, no payment method, or an organization policy.
Most likely fix: Check usage and billing
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Check usage and billing
- Open github.com/settings/billing and check remaining included usage for Codespaces
- Add a payment method and set a budget if the quota is used up
Did this fix it?2. Check organization settings
- Ask an organization or enterprise owner to review the Codespaces and forking settings
- Contact GitHub support if the repository should allow Codespaces
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
The "Create codespace" option does not appear on a repository.
Why it happens
- Public repos on a personal account need remaining included usage or a payment method with a spending limit
- Private repos need at least read access
- Organization or enterprise owners limit who can use Codespaces, or disabled forking so read-only users cannot create one
This guide also covers
- can't create codespace
- codespaces option missing
- codespaces not available for repository
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