A repository () is a container for a collection of items and their versions in the database. When the database is created, a first repository is automatically added for you.

You would typically add more repositories to the database if you want to restrict access to a collection of items for a particular set of Users and Groups. By Granting Permissions on the repository, you can, for example, restrict who is able to browse and search the item versions in the repository.

Each repository contains one or more branches. Whenever you add a new repository, an initial Default Branch in that repository is created.

The Settings window for a repository shows:

Clicking the Save button () saves the Name field for the repository.