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---
title: vessl.init
version: EN
---
Use `vessl.init` to initialize a [local experiment](../../../user-guide/experiment/local-experiments.md). This will create a new experiment which you can view on VESSL's web interface.
You can also continue with previously initialized experiments using the `experiment_number` parameter. Note that this experiment must not be in a VESSL-managed experiment and must be in the running state.
| Parameter | Description |
| --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| `experiment_number` | Experiment to reinitialize |
| `message` | Experiment message (for new experiments) |
| `hp` | Experiment hyperparameters (for record) |
<Note>`vessl.init` will have no effect in a VESSL-managed experiment.</Note>
### Example
```python
import vessl
if __name__ == '__main__':
vessl.init()
... # Rest of your code
```