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

# Set a default Environment

You can set a project-specific environment as the default for your project. This might address particular package or IDE requirements. The project owner can choose the default environment for that project.

When you launch a job or create a new workspace, Domino automatically populates the fields with the compute environment defaults from the project’s settings.

## Set default environment for a project

Adjust the project’s Compute Environment settings to replace the global default with one tailored to your project’s specific needs:

1. Go to **Develop** > **Projects**.

2. Choose the project that you want to set a default environment for.

3. In the navigation pane, click **Settings** > **Hardware & Environment**.

4. From **Compute Environment**, select the environment you want to use as the default for your project.

5. Click **Manage Environment** to see your environment’s details.

## Next steps

* [Our Best Practices](/cloud/platform-capabilities/core-concepts/compute-environments/manage-compute-environments/1-best-practices-domino-environments) will guide you in setting up and maintaining your Domino environments.

* [Create a Domino Environment](/cloud/platform-capabilities/core-concepts/compute-environments/manage-compute-environments/3-create-an-environment) using an existing environment or start from a custom setup.

* [Edit an Environment](/cloud/platform-capabilities/core-concepts/compute-environments/manage-compute-environments/5-edit-environment-definition) to enable tools, run scripts, or manage environment variables.

* [Use AI coding assistants](/cloud/solution-guides/coding-assistants) to enhance your coding in a Domino Environment.