# How to create a project in GitLab

## Create a project

* Sign in to [GitLab.com](https://gitlab.com)

* Go to your Dashboard and click on "new project" on the right side of your screen

![Create a project](simple_guide_images/new_project.png)

* Fill out the required information

1. Project path or the name of your project (you can't add spaces, so you can use hyphens or underscores)

1. Your project's description

1. Select a [visibility level](https://gitlab.com/help/public_access/public_access)

1. You can also [import your existing projects](http://doc.gitlab.com/ce/workflow/importing/README.html)

1. Click on "create project"

!![Project information](simple_guide_images/project_info.png)