Overview
Creating a project sets up a dedicated workspace for managing contracts, catalog, and statements. Only organization Admins and Owners can create new projects.
Creating a Project
Enter Project Name
Choose a descriptive name for your project (e.g., “Artist Name Catalog” or “Publishing Division”).
Project Setup Wizard
The setup wizard guides you through two essential steps:Step 1: Project Name
Enter a name that clearly identifies the project’s purpose:| Good Names | Why |
|---|---|
| ”Taylor Swift Catalog” | Clear artist focus |
| ”US Publishing Operations” | Clear business unit |
| ”Sony Music Distribution” | Clear partner/client |
| ”2024 Acquisitions” | Clear purpose and time |
| Avoid | Why |
|---|---|
| ”Project 1” | Not descriptive |
| ”Test” | Unclear purpose |
| ”New” | Will become outdated |
Step 2: Primary Entity
Enter your company or organization name. This becomes the primary entity for the project and is used to:- Identify your role in contracts
- Set up default party associations
- Configure “You” entity badge
After Project Creation
Once your project is created, you can:Upload Contracts
Add contracts to Smart Drive for AI extraction.
Build Catalog
Set up recordings and compositions.
Configure Settings
Set up project preferences and aliases.
Invite Team
Add team members to the project.
Permission Requirements
| Role | Can Create Projects |
|---|---|
| Owner | Yes |
| Admin | Yes |
| Member | No |
Organization Members cannot create projects. Contact an Admin or Owner if you need a new project created.
Project Limits
Depending on your plan, there may be limits on:- Number of projects per organization
- Storage per project
- Team members per project
Troubleshooting
Cannot see the + card
Cannot see the + card
You may not have Admin or Owner permissions. Check your organization role in Settings > Members.
Project creation fails
Project creation fails
Ensure you have a valid project name (no special characters) and your organization hasn’t reached its project limit.
Entity step is confusing
Entity step is confusing
The entity represents your company. Use your official business name or the name you want to appear on contracts.