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In this article, you’ll learn how to create a new project from scratch using a blank template, then add tasks to it.

Create the project

Step 1: From Manage → Projects, click Create Project in the top-left. Projects list under Manage, with the Create Project button in the top-left Step 2: At the top of the form, leave the template dropdown on Blank Template so you start with an empty project. Create Project form with the template dropdown open and Blank Template available Step 3: Give your project a Project Title. Step 4: Add a Description. Step 5: Select an Account from the dropdown. Step 6: Choose an Assignee for the project. Step 7: Set the project Status. Step 8: Pick a Start Date. Step 9: Set the Priority. Step 10: Choose a Due Date. Blank Create Project form with the project fields filled in Step 11: Click Create Project to finalize the project.

Add tasks

Once the project is created, you can add tasks to it. Step 12: On the project, click Add Task/Milestone. Project detail view with the Add Task/Milestone button above the task grid Step 13: Give your task a Title (and an optional Description). Step 14: Set the task Priority and Due Date. Step 15: Choose an Assignee and set the task Status. Step 16: Add any Tags to your task. Add Task panel showing the task fields Step 17: Click Add Task to add it to your project. And that’s it! You’ve successfully created a new project and added a task to it.