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# Accessing virtual environments

## Introduction

If the *Virtual Environments* feature is enabled for your company profile, you'll find a `virtual environments` section in the dashboard menu:

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Expand this section to view available options for working with virtual environments:

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From here you can:

* Select the [overview](/product-documentation/virtual-environments/accessing-virtual-environments/understanding-the-virtual-environments-overview-page.md) option to view, create, and manage virtual environments
* Select the [packages](/product-documentation/virtual-environments/virtual-environment-packages.md) option to view, create, and manage virtual environment packages