gitlab-org--gitlab-foss/doc/gitlab-basics/create-project.md
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# How to create a project in GitLab
1. In your dashboard, click the green **New project** button or use the plus
icon in the upper right corner of the navigation bar.
![Create a project](img/create_new_project_button.png)
1. This opens the **New project** page.
![Project information](img/create_new_project_info.png)
1. Provide the following information:
- Enter the name of your project in the **Project name** field. You can't use
special characters, but you can use spaces, hyphens, underscores or even
emoji.
- If you have a project in a different repository, you can [import it] by
clicking an **Import project from** button provided this is enabled in
your GitLab instance. Ask your administrator if not.
- The **Project description (optional)** field enables you to enter a
description for your project's dashboard, which will help others
understand what your project is about. Though it's not required, it's a good
idea to fill this in.
- Changing the **Visibility Level** modifies the project's
[viewing and access rights](../public_access/public_access.md) for users.
1. Click **Create project**.
[import it]: ../workflow/importing/README.md