> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://anaconda.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting started with Anaconda Notebooks

Launch your first notebook in Anaconda Notebooks in four steps.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to Anaconda Platform">
    Log in at [anaconda.com/app](https://anaconda.com/app).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your notebook">
    In the upper-left corner, click <Icon icon="plus" iconType="light" /> **Create** and select <Icon icon="notebook" iconType="light" /> **New Notebook**. Name your notebook and click **Create Notebook**. A new project is created using your notebook name.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/anaconda-29683c67/ECQKw93UFXXasj0n/images/cloud_notebook_launch.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ECQKw93UFXXasj0n&q=85&s=fc1a7d7fd0520bfdb50591dee0e321ab" alt="The New Notebook dialog with fields for the notebook name and the project to create it in" width="1922" height="1082" data-path="images/cloud_notebook_launch.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a kernel">
    A kernel runs your code; it includes Python and any conda packages your notebook needs. When the notebook opens, select a kernel from the **Select Kernel** dialog.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/anaconda-29683c67/Gr_A05Tp0LzuA7P7/images/notebooks_select_kernel.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Gr_A05Tp0LzuA7P7&q=85&s=54a76f26a538fe6ae93d5317319991e6" alt="The Select Kernel dialog with the dropdown expanded, showing available kernels" width="1922" height="753" data-path="images/notebooks_select_kernel.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Tip>
      To use your own conda environment as a kernel, see [creating custom runtimes](/anaconda-platform/notebooks/notebook-runtimes#creating-custom-runtimes).
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start coding">
    Start writing and running code in your new notebook.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Anaconda Toolbox" icon="toolbox" href="/anaconda-platform/notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/getting-started">
    Use Anaconda Toolbox in your notebook to generate code, save snippets, and access the Anaconda Assistant.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Notebook runtimes" icon="microchip" href="/anaconda-platform/notebooks/notebook-runtimes">
    Learn about runtimes and how to create custom runtimes for your projects.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Publish your notebooks" icon="share" href="/anaconda-platform/notebooks/publishing-notebooks">
    Publish a notebook as a Panel app with a custom URL, ready to share.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Storage and memory" icon="database" href="/anaconda-platform/notebooks/notebook-storage-memory">
    Manage your notebook storage and understand memory limits across runtimes.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>