> ## 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.

# Create Projects

Domino Projects help you follow best practices in your work. Projects are flexible and can fit your organization’s workflow. From initial idea to production, Projects support you through the entire process of creating analytical assets.

Domino Projects include two types:

* **Git-based Projects** give you more control over code synchronization. You can use features from external Git providers and get a more modern development experience. Domino recommends that you use Git-based Projects when possible.

* **Domino File System (DFS) Projects** organize all your Project’s assets as data or files.

You can create a Project from scratch, from a template, or from existing content. You can also copy or fork an existing Project to create a new one.

## Create a Project

Many users prefer to start a Project from scratch to learn the interface.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/dominodatalab-e871cec4/smP26ixb6WHD0bEi/images/6.2/create-new-project-update.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=smP26ixb6WHD0bEi&q=85&s=839bd200d3abafcb1c7beac60a2fce83" alt="Create a new Project" width="1055" height="843" data-path="images/6.2/create-new-project-update.png" />

1. Go to **Domino**, then click **Create Project**.

2. Enter a project name, then select a [Project template](/cloud/platform-capabilities/core-concepts/projects/collaborate-on-projects/project-templates) or **None (start from scratch)**, and configure visibility settings.

3. Click **Next**.

4. From the hosting provider list, select your **Git provider** or select **Domino (local hosting)**.

5. Enter your credentials and repository URL, then click **Create**.

Your project is now ready for you to upload files or folders.

### Add Git credentials

If you need to add new Git [credentials](/cloud/platform-capabilities/core-concepts/projects/configure-projects/store-project-credentials), click **Add credentials** in the hosting step. Complete the credential form and save. You return to the wizard to complete the project setup.

## Create a Project from existing content

Before you start your Project, look for existing content in your organization. Projects that others have created in Domino can help you reach your analytical goals faster.

1. [Search your Domino deployment](/cloud/platform-capabilities/features/collaboration/domino-search) to find Domino Projects.

2. On your **Projects** home page, examine the tabs to see Projects where you are a collaborator and Projects that Domino recommends.

## Next Steps

* [Copy a Project](/cloud/platform-capabilities/core-concepts/projects/manage-dfs-projects/copy-projects): Create a copy of an existing project. The copy does not include project settings, run history, or scheduled jobs.

* [Fork a Project](/cloud/platform-capabilities/core-concepts/projects/manage-dfs-projects/fork-projects): Create a new project and include everything from the source project.

* [Import Git repositories](/cloud/platform-capabilities/core-concepts/projects/manage-dfs-projects/import-git-repositories): Access the repository and commit changes to repository contents.

* [Export and import Project content](/cloud/platform-capabilities/core-concepts/projects/collaborate-on-projects/export-import-project): Share content among projects by exporting and importing.