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# How to Add a New Project
## This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to add a new project within our platform.
**Estimated Read Time: 5 Minutes ⏱**
It is recommended to familiarise yourself with the Project Creation section before proceeding with this guide.
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#### **Sections in this Article:**
- 🚀 [Navigating to Your Projects Dashboard](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/how-to-add-a-new-project#Navigating_dashboard)
- ➕ [Creating a New Project](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/how-to-add-a-new-project#creating_new_project)
- 🌐 [Entering Project Site Details](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/how-to-add-a-new-project#entering_site_details)
- 🎥 [Full Walkthrough Video](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/how-to-add-a-new-project#walkthrough_vid)
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### **🚀 Navigating to Your Projects Dashboard**
To begin adding a new project, navigate to your projects dashboard. Follow these steps:
1. **Access Your Projects Dashboard**:
- Log in to your account and you will arrive at the projects dashboard.
- Alternatively, you can hit the "Projects" button on the main navigation.
### **➕ Creating a New Project**
Once on the projects dashboard, follow these steps to create a new project:
1. **Add New Project**:
- Click the "Add New Project" button.
- This will take you to the project creation form.
2. **Fill Out Project Information**:
- Enter the project name. For example, "Test Project One".
- Provide a reference number. This could be an internal reference or something specific you wish to add, such as "001".
- Enter the start and end dates for the project.
- Select the project status (e.g., tender, two-stage tender, secured contract).
- Specify the project location.
- Choose the project type (e.g., mixed-use).
3. **Add Project Description**:
- Provide a brief description of the project. For example, "Test Description".
4. **Upload Project Image**:
- Upload an image to make the project more visually appealing.
### **🌐 Entering Project Site Details**
Proceed to the second section to enter site details:
1. **Site Details**:
- Choose how and where your project is located.
- Use the tool to instantly upload postcode and address, or enter the address manually.
2. **Additional Information**:
- Enter details such as insurances and requests.
- If available, input the Gross Internal Area (GIA). This is not mandatory unless marked with a star.
3. **Save and Continue**:
- Press "Save and Continue" to finalise the project creation.
### **Summary ✅**
Your project will now be saved and created. To verify:
1. **View Your Project**:
- Go back to the projects dashboard by hitting the "Projects" button.
- You should see "Test Project One" listed.
- Click on the project to go back to the project dashboard and continue creating and editing as needed.
### **🎥 Full Walkthrough Video**
For a comprehensive guide, watch the full walkthrough video below:
- [Getting Started with C-Link](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Account Set-up](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#account-set-up)
- [Your Dashboards and how to add a new project](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#your-dashboards-and-how-to-add-a-new-project)
- [Supply Chain](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#supply-chain)
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- [Creating your First C-Link Project](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#creating-your-first-c-link-project)
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