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# Setting up your first project

> Projects are a great way to collaborate with colleagues, teams, and communities.

## A Project is your shared workspace

[Projects](/help/projects-sharing-teams/what-is-a-project) are a great way to collaborate with colleagues, teams, and communities. Each Project holds its own [Library of Files](/help/your-knowledge-library/what-is-the-library), its chats, and its members — so the people you invite see the same data and can work alongside you.

## Create a Project

1. In the left sidebar, click the **Projects** switcher at the top (the current project's name), then click **"+ New Project"**.
2. In the **"Create a new Project"** dialog, type a name in the **"Project name"** field (placeholder *"e.g., Q4 Planning"*). You can also add an optional **"Description."**
3. Under the **"Project plan & billing"** heading, choose [how usage is charged](/help/projects-sharing-teams/choosing-which-plan-funds-a-project-billing-source):
   * **"Use my plan for everyone"** — all project usage is charged to your account.
   * **"Members use their own plans"** — each member's usage is charged to their own account.
4. Click **"Create project"**. Its name now appears in the navigation and on the project home screen.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/chief-2d405d1a/BBGD1uH7sfT84ugx/images/help/gs-new-project-btn.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BBGD1uH7sfT84ugx&q=85&s=f5cc2f5b65f4c92dc81aad6e91ecd38e" alt="The plus New Project option in the Projects switcher in the sidebar" width="760" height="270" data-path="images/help/gs-new-project-btn.png" />
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<Note>
  ℹ️ **Good to Know:** The billing choice you make here decides who pays for [credits](/help/plans-credits-billing/how-credits-work) used inside the Project. Pick "Use my plan for everyone" if you want to cover usage for guests or teammates who don't have their own plan.
</Note>

<Tip>
  🚀 **Pro-Tip:** Once your Project exists, [upload your documents](/help/getting-started/uploading-your-first-document) into its Library so every chat in the Project can reference them — and so teammates you invite get the same context.
</Tip>

## FAQ

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  <Accordion title={"I see \"Sign up to create and share Projects.\" Why can't I make one?"}>
    Creating a Project requires an account. If you're not signed in, Chief shows that prompt — create an account or log in, then try again.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I change the billing option after creating the Project?">
    The billing model is set when you create the Project and can't be changed afterward. Check the project's plan and billing settings to review it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I get teammates into the Project?">
    Use the project's share options to invite people by email, by domain, or with a secret link. See [Inviting your team](/help/getting-started/inviting-your-team) for the full walkthrough.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>