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# Creating a Project

Create a project when a piece of work needs durable context, tasks, files, data, and team coordination.

## Create From Projects

1. Open **Projects** from the sidebar.
2. Choose **Create project**.
3. Enter a project name.
4. Add a description if useful.
5. Choose a project setup when prompted.
6. Complete any required setup fields.
7. Create the project.

The available setup options depend on your workspace. Common examples include basic projects, deal rooms, origination pipelines, or other pack-backed project setups.

## Choosing A Project Setup

The project setup determines what the project contains after creation. It may define:

* Lifecycle stages
* Required data fields
* Default tasks
* Recommended integrations
* Project files or templates
* Agent or manager guidance

If you are not sure which setup to use, choose the simplest setup that matches the outcome. You can add context and tasks later.

## After Creation

After the project is created, open the project detail view. Depending on the setup, you may see tabs such as:

* Command
* Tasks
* Activity
* Files
* Data
* Operations
* Integrations
* Team

Use the Command tab for orientation, Tasks for work items, Data for structured project fields, Files for source material, and Team for collaboration.

## Project Files

Attach files to the project when they are specific to that initiative. Use workspace-level Files for general knowledge or reusable source material.

Project files are especially useful when:

* A task depends on founder materials, customer files, contracts, research, or source documents.
* The project manager or project agents need access to a shared evidence base.
* The same documents should stay available across several tasks.

## Next Steps

Continue to **Managing Projects** to learn how to work inside a project after creation.


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