# Create new project

When you log in to the BetterBugs dashboard for the first time, you'll see "**My Project**" as the default project in your current workspace (default: My Workspace). 

You can also create project(s) in your workspace or edit an existing one (from [project settings](https://docs.betterbugs.io/dashboard/project-settings)).

### Steps to create a new project

To create a new project:

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### Get started

From the dashboard sidebar, click the  <kbd>+</kbd>  button located to the right-hand side of the search icon in the **Projects** row.&#x20;

This opens a modal window to "**Create new project**".
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### Add project name

Enter the name\* of your new project (**required**) and hit "**Continue**".&#x20;
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### Add profile image (optional)

Add a profile image for your project and hit "**Next**".
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### Set access permissions for project visibility&#x20;

Now, choose between:

* **Workspace** - Everyone added to the workspace can view the project.
* **Private** - Only project members can view the project.

Hit "**Next**".
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### Set access permissions for session visibility

Next, select between:

* **Only Project Members** - Only project members can access a report/session (using the report link) within the project.
* **Public** **with Link** - Anyone with the report link can view the report/session.

Hit "**Next**".
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### Review details and confirm

Finally, review the project details and hit the "**Take me to my project**" button.
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You're good to go with the new project.