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 > Please note that it is currently not possible to use git on your local machine to push a fresh repository on Codeberg. (Push-to-Create)
 
+Repositories are either *public* or *private*. Public means that everyone will be able to access your repository, while only you and your collaborators (see [Invite Collaborators](/collaborating/invite-collaborators)) can access your private repositories.  
+To set up the so-called *visibility* of your repository, first go the settings of this repository.
 
+![settings](/assets/images/getting-started/first-repository/settings.PNG)
+
+In the `Repository` tab, tick the box `Make Repository Private` is you want your repository to be private. For a public repository, just leave the box unticked.
+
+![visibility](/assets/images/getting-started/first-repository/visibility.PNG)
 
 ## Connect a local repository to Codeberg
 Keep in mind that you first need to create a repository on Codeberg as stated in the section before.