> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.royaltyport.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Project

> Step-by-step guide to creating a new project in your organization

## Overview

Creating a project sets up a dedicated workspace for managing contracts, catalog, and statements. Only organization Admins can create new projects.

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## Creating a Project

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Projects">
    Go to your organization home and view the Projects tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click the + Card">
    Click the **+** card to start the project creation wizard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Project Name">
    Choose a descriptive name for your project (e.g., "Artist Name Catalog" or "Publishing Division").
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Up Entity">
    Enter the name of your primary entity (your company name) for this project.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Setup">
    The project will be created and you'll be redirected to the projects list.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## 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| "New"       | Will become outdated |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 the legal name of the entity that operates this project (e.g., your company or label name as it appears on contracts). This becomes the primary entity for the project and is used to:

* Identify your side in contracts
* Set up default party associations
* Configure the "You" entity badge

<Tip>
  If your entity operates under multiple legal names or trading names, you can add those as aliases in [Project Settings](/projects/settings/general) after creation. Aliases ensure the AI correctly identifies your entity across contracts that use different name variations.
</Tip>

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## After Project Creation

Once your project is created, you can:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Upload Contracts" icon="upload">
    Add contracts to Smart Drive for AI extraction.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Upload statements" icon="music">
    Process and verify incoming royalty statements automatically.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configure Settings" icon="cog">
    Set up project preferences and aliases.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Invite Team" icon="users">
    Add team members to the project.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Permission Requirements

| Role       | Can Create Projects |
| ---------- | ------------------- |
| **Admin**  | Yes                 |
| **Member** | No                  |

<Note>
  Organization Members cannot create projects. Contact an Admin if you need a new project created.
</Note>

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## Project Limits

The number of projects you can create depends on your organization's status:

| Organization Status    | Max Projects |
| ---------------------- | ------------ |
| **Onboarding / Trial** | 1            |
| **Live (Production)**  | 100          |

When you reach the limit, the **+ Project** button and the **+** card in the projects list will be disabled. To increase your limit, contact Royaltyport support.

<Note>
  If the **+ Project** button is greyed out, your organization has reached its project limit. Contact support to upgrade or discuss your needs.
</Note>

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## Related Documentation

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Projects Overview" icon="folder" href="/projects/overview">
    Understanding projects and how to use them.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Delete Project" icon="trash" href="/projects/delete-project">
    How to remove a project.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Project Settings" icon="cog" href="/projects/settings/overview">
    Configure your new project.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>