> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.lodestar.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.lodestar.ai/project/project-creation.md).

# Project Creation

**Step 1:** After you login, Click on **Create a New Project** tile in the Project Explorer.

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**Step 2:** A pop up will appear where you can enter your Project's name and a short description and click the **Create** button.

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**Step 3:** Once you've filled in the name and description of your project, a new project will appear in the list. 

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**Step 4:** Now that you've created your first project you can click on that tile to open your project's dashboard.

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