* Title: How Can I Start a New Project?
* Slug: starting-project
* Answers Common Question: How to start a new Project?

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To create a new Project, click on the <{option}>New Project<{/option}> button available on the <{term}>Projects<{/term}> page. Alternatively, you can click on the <{option}>Quick Add<{/option}> button at the bottom of the screen and select <{term}>Project<{/term}> there:

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A <{term}>New Project<{/term}> form will appear, which will help you submit all the details needed for starting a new Project. You can set a Project Name and Description, select theCategory and Label for this Project, as well as the Client, Budget and Currency (for budget expenses).

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<{note title="Project Leader"}>One of the most important things that needs to be set on a new Project is the <{term}>Project Leader<{/term}>. This is the person responsible for the Project, who automatically receives notifications about all Project updates. This person will also be granted full access, regardless of their Project permissions.<{/note}>

When creating a new Project, you can also select a predefined <{page name="project-template"}>Project Template<{/page}> from the dropdown menu.

After everything has been set up, click the <{option}>Create Project<{/option}> button. All there is left to do now, is to invite your team and start collaborating.