Restrict blank environment creation to administrators while still allowing members to create environments from existing projects and Git URLs. Useful when:Documentation Index
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- You want members to start from a repository or project instead of an empty environment
- You want to reduce ad-hoc blank sessions without blocking normal Git-based work
- You want a lighter restriction than requiring project-based creation for all member environments
This policy affects members only, not admins.
Configuration
Check Only admins can start from scratch in Settings → Organization → Policies → Environment policies.Effect on users
| Role | Capabilities |
|---|---|
| Members | Can create environments from existing projects and Git URLs, but cannot start from scratch |
| Admins | Full access to create environments from scratch, projects, and Git URLs |
Relationship to project creation
This policy is independent from Project creation:- Environment creation blocks only blank environments for members
- Project creation is broader and requires members to create environments from existing projects