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title: Create a New Project
slug: rm/create-a-new-project
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createdAt: 2026-06-09T13:38:44.513Z
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To create a new Blueprint project:

1. Click **Projects** in the Administration Portal.
   For information on how to access the Admin Portal, see [About the Administration Portal](docId\:aLbD8Z84lBz7JCfOAlGu5).
2. In the Projects page displayed, click **Create Project**.

   ![](https://files.helpdocs.io/4rdnduk17o/articles/21e718v6cy/1590427624785/create-project-2.png)
3. In the Create New Project page displayed:

:::hint{type="info"}
The processing time for creating a new project can vary depending on the template you select. You may be waiting on this page up to a couple of minutes if you proceed.
:::

1. Enter the project name and description in the corresponding fields.
2. Click **Select Location** and select a location for your new project in the modal displayed and then click **OK**. You can also you the search field to search for a specific folder in your instance.
3. Click **Select Template** to select an existing project template and then click **Open**. Use the search bar to search for and select a specific project you want to use as a template.
   You can also leave the Template field empty if you would like to create a project without one.
   Using an existing artifact as a template for a new project will retain any saved [Default Descendants Views](docId\:iCvUcZPlTv4k75I4rezdx) as well, rather than having to set up the view by configuring their filters and columns again.
4. Select the Include Project Content checkbox to include the content from the project you selected as a template.
5. Click **Save**.