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# How to start/stop an existing Gitspace

To save on compute you can stop a Gitspace when not in use and start it again at a later time. You will **not lose any uncommitted changes** across Gitspace restarts.

## Stop a Gitspace <a href="#stop-a-gitspace" id="stop-a-gitspace"></a>

1. On the Gitspace Page click on the **3 dots** and select **Stop Gitspace**.

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## Start a Gitspace <a href="#start-a-gitspace" id="start-a-gitspace"></a>

There are **three ways** of doing the same.

1. On the **Gitspace Page** click on the **3 dots** and select **Start Gitspace**.

OR

2. Click on a stopped Gitspace and you’ll see the **Start Gitspace** button in the popup.

OR

3. On the **Gitspace Details** page, Start Gitspace is available in the **More Options** menu.