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Add a new project

Create a new project, optionally using a predefined framework and guided setup to speed up configuration.

Audience

This guide is designed for project manager.

Steps

Step 1: Open the Add Project modal

From the application, open the Add Project modal (for example by clicking an “Add project” or “New project” button) to start creating a new project.

Open the Add Project modal

Step 2: Enter basic project details

In the modal, type a clear project name and set the project start and end dates; optionally enter the project value if your organisation tracks financial amounts for projects.

Enter basic project details

Step 3: Choose a project framework (optional)

Open the framework dropdown, review the available frameworks, and select one to pre-populate default settings for your new project; choose “None” if you do not want to use a framework.

Choose a project framework (optional)

Step 4: Refresh available frameworks (if needed)

If the list of frameworks seems out of date, use the refresh control in the modal to reload the latest frameworks from the server, then pick the one that best matches your project.

Refresh available frameworks (if needed)

Step 5: Review the framework preview

After selecting a framework, wait briefly while its details load, then review the previewed settings and statistics so you understand what defaults will be applied to your new project.

Review the framework preview

Step 6: Choose whether to use guided setup

Use the guided setup switch to decide if you want the system to walk you through additional configuration steps after creation, or turn it off to create the project with only the selected defaults.

Choose whether to use guided setup

Step 7: Create or cancel the project

When you are satisfied with the details, click the Create button to add the project; if you change your mind, click Cancel to close the modal without saving anything.

Create or cancel the project

Step 8: Skip project creation (if available)

If a Skip for now option is shown and you do not wish to create a project yet, click it to dismiss the modal and return to your previous view without creating a new project.

Skip project creation (if available)


Last updated: 2026-01-14