# 5.1 Create a Project

The "Create a Project" feature in Onethread allows users to set up a new project within the platform. With this feature, users can define the details of the project, such as its name and start and end dates, assign tasks, and invite team members or vendors to collaborate on the project. 

### Pre-conditions to use the Feature:

* Users **must have** an **account** in Onethread.
* Users must be a part of a company.
* Users must be **Super Admins/Admins** to create a project.

You can **create projects** from **3 places**.

* From the **navigation bar**,  **Create +** in the top right corner.
* From the **Project** section.
* From the **onboarding process**

### Steps to Use: 

There are **two steps** to **creating a project** in Onethread.

### First Step:

* **Go** to the **project section** from the **left bar.** 
* You will find two options to create a project in the Project Dashboard. One is at the **middle** of the page & another is at the **top** **right.**
* You can also create a project from **Create +** button. Here, inside, you will find the **Project button**.
* Click any of them. A box will pop up. 

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* Write down the project name in the **Name** box. It’s **mandatory**.&#x20;
* **Write** down the **Sponsor's name**. Here, a sponsor can be multiple companies or persons. This section is optional.
* Select the **Owner** for the project. Here Owner means the person responsible for the Project. This section is optional.
* Select **Assigned Project Manager**. It can be The Owner of the project itself or another person. This section is optional.
* Write down the **Purpose** of the project. This section is optional.
* Choose the **Visibility** of the project. If you select **Private**, only the added teammates of a project will see the project in the project list. If **Public** is selected, all the colleagues of a company can see the project from the project list. This section is optional.
* Select the **Kickoff date** for the project. This section is optional.
* Select the **Estimated due date** for the project. This section is optional.
* Enter **Project Status**. This section is optional.
* Enter the **budget** for the project. You can choose any **currency.** This section is optional.
* Press the **Next** button.

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### Second Step:

This is where you **add** the **status** of your **project**. There are **two options** to choose from:&#x20;

* Default status&#x20;
* Customize status

### **Use Default Status:**

The **default status** has **three predefined statuses**&#x20;

* Pending,&#x20;
* In progress, and&#x20;
* Done.&#x20;

### Steps to Us&#x65;**:**

* **Click** the **use default status** button.&#x20;
* Your **Project** will be **created** and will **show** in the **Project list**.&#x20;

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### Use Customize statuses:&#x20;

You can create your own very statuses for your project from here.&#x20;

### Steps to Us&#x65;**:**

* **Click** the **Customize statuses** button. It will ask you to **add** a **new status**.&#x20;
* **Click** the **+Add new status** button.&#x20;
* A box will appear where you have to enter a new status name.
* Write down the **status name** you want for your project.&#x20;
* Hit the **Create** button.&#x20;
* Your project is ready.

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### Important Notes:

* Only users with sufficient **permissions**, such as **Admins** or **Super Admins**, can **create projects**.
* You can **find** a **project** under the **Active project** tab.
* You can **rename** or **delete** a **status** while creating from the **Customize status** option.

### Benefits:

* **Project Initiation**: This feature provides a platform to initiate a project
* **Streamlined Workflow**: Creating a project in Onethread enables users to establish a streamlined workflow, which helps to manage tasks, resources, and budgets more effectively.
* **Better Collaboration**: When a project is created, project teammates, stakeholders, and vendors can work together from a central location, improving collaboration and communication.
* **Increased Visibility**: By creating a project in Onethread, users can have real-time visibility into project progress, including task completion, budget, and resource allocation.

### Limitations:

* **Project Information**: There are no options to add information related to project details such as project description, project objectives, goals, expectations timeline, or budget allocation in the system.
* **Inter-project dependencies**: You can't add tasks of other projects to a certain project as a dependency.