> ## 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.

**1. Log in to Package Security Manager (Cloud)**

Log in at [anaconda.com/app](https://anaconda.com/app).

**2. Create your notebook**

In the upper-left corner, click  **Create** and select  **New Notebook**. Name your notebook and click **Create Notebook**. A new project is created using your notebook name.

![The New Notebook dialog with fields for the notebook name and the project to create it in](https://mintcdn.com/anaconda-29683c67/ghAcs1Rv_eiLtpni/images/anaconda-platform/cloud_notebook_launch.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=ghAcs1Rv_eiLtpni\&q=85\&s=39df0559fbce61bcab02bef09ae3814f)

**3. 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.

![The Select Kernel dialog with the dropdown expanded, showing available kernels](https://mintcdn.com/anaconda-29683c67/ghAcs1Rv_eiLtpni/images/anaconda-platform/notebooks_select_kernel.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=ghAcs1Rv_eiLtpni\&q=85\&s=3b3b0006eb99d7129dff928058181c5e)

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> To use your own conda environment as a kernel, see [creating custom runtimes](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/notebook-runtimes.md#creating-custom-runtimes).

**4. Start coding**

Start writing and running code in your new notebook.

## What's next?

> [card] [Anaconda Toolbox](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/getting-started)
>
> Use Anaconda Toolbox in your notebook to generate code, save snippets, and access the Anaconda Assistant.

> [card] [Notebook runtimes](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/notebook-runtimes.md)
>
> Learn about runtimes and how to create custom runtimes for your projects.

> [card] [Publish your notebooks](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/publishing-notebooks.md)
>
> Publish a notebook as a Panel app with a custom URL, ready to share.

> [card] [Storage and memory](https://anaconda.com/docs/anaconda-platform/notebooks/notebook-storage-memory.md)
>
> Manage your notebook storage and understand memory limits across runtimes.