> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.gorelo.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a project

> Learn how to create a project in Gorelo and what information you need to provide.

This tutorial guides you through creating a new project from scratch.

## Requirements

* [A Gorelo subscription](https://www.gorelo.io/pricing/).
* [An existing client](assign-contact-to-client).
* [A project lead added to Gorelo](quickstart#set-up-your-organization) (if it isn't you).

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a blank project:">
    From the [Gorelo app](https://app.gorelo.io/), open the lateral menu and click **Projects**. The section displays a list of all projects in Gorelo. To add a new one, click **+ Project**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in the required fields:">
    * **Title.**
    * **Description** (optional)**.**
    * **Client**: select from the drop-down menu.
    * **Location**: automatically filled according to the selected client, edit it as needed.
    * **Lead**: select from the drop-down menu to assign someone from your team who's in charge of the project.
    * **Type**: select from the drop-down menu.
    * **Tags** (optional): select a tag from the list.
    * **Group**: select who Gorelo will notify of the project's updates.

    Click **Create**. Gorelo now displays your project's empty dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a due date (optional):">
    From the project right-hand lateral menu, add a due date for this project. From this menu, you can also change the project's details as it evolves.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create sections (optional):">
    Navigate to the \*\*TABLE \*\*tab. You can choose how Gorelo displays the project dashboard.

    Sections can be useful to group tasks by scope or areas. If you need custom sections, click **+ ADD SECTION.** Add as many sections as you need for this project.

    If you prefer to see the project's tasks by statuses, click **Group by** and select **Statuses**. The sections now automatically group tasks by statuses.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create tasks:">
    Under the relevant section/status, click **Add task** and fill in the following fields:

    * The title of task.
    * The section/status for the task.
    * One or more assignees (optional).
    * A due date (optional).
    * The priority level (select **No Priority** if it doesn't apply).
    * Click the disk icon to save the task.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

Now that you have the basic project structure ready, learn how set up task details and save the project as a template for future reuse:

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Column>
    <Card title="Set up a recurring task with checklists" icon="tasks" href="/checklists">
      Learn how to create and use checklists to ease task completion for you and your team.
    </Card>
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Card title="Create a project template" icon="save" href="/checklists#save-the-project-as-a-template">
      Create and save project templates for recurring projects like onboarding, offboarding, and security audits.
    </Card>
  </Column>
</Columns>