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# Create Partitions

You are recommended to partition your hard drives before using them. Create partitions at the size you want.

<figure><img src="https://3201622183-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9X3FDdkCL2HzhbPpPMFt%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c664d65d09f72ce38ff0344418e286daa91943c3%2Fimage.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create Partitions</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Note**</mark>

* <mark style="color:blue;">To create partitions successfully, the available storage space is relatively less than the total storage. What remains actually will be added to the last partition.</mark>
* <mark style="color:blue;">Default partitioning style depends on your selected operating system. Please refer to the official documentation of your selected OS for more details.</mark>
  {% endhint %}