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

# Create a Project

> Set up a new project in ZeroTwo to organize related chats, files, and instructions.

Creating a project takes about a minute. Give it a name, optionally customize its appearance, and you're ready to start adding chats, uploading files, and writing project instructions.

<Info>
  Free plan users can create **1 project**. If you've reached the limit, delete an existing project or upgrade to Pro in **Settings → Account → Subscription**.
</Info>

## Steps to Create a Project

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click + New Project in the sidebar">
    In the left sidebar, find the **Projects** section and click **+ New Project**. A project creation dialog opens.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter a project name">
    Type a clear, descriptive name. You'll see this name in the sidebar and in every chat within the project.

    **Good project names:**

    * "Q4 Marketing Campaign"
    * "Client: Acme Corp"
    * "Python Learning"
    * "React E-commerce App"

    **Avoid vague names like:**

    * "Project 1"
    * "Work"
    * "Misc"
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a description (optional)">
    A short description helps you remember the project's scope, especially if you have many projects.

    Example: "Website redesign for Acme Corp — Q1 2026. Deliverables: homepage, pricing page, and 5 product pages."
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a color and icon (optional)">
    Pick a color accent and icon to visually distinguish this project in the sidebar. Useful when you have multiple active projects.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Create">
    Click **Create**. The project appears in your sidebar under the Projects section.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## After Creating: Recommended Setup

Once the project exists, complete these three steps to get the most out of it:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Write project instructions">
    Open the project → click the **Settings** or gear icon → go to **Instructions** → write your system prompt and save.

    Instructions are injected into every chat in the project, so ZeroTwo always has the relevant context. See [Project Instructions](/projects/project-instructions) for examples and best practices.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload project files">
    Open the project → go to the **Files** tab → upload any reference materials: style guides, specs, data files, code files, or background documents.

    See [Project Files](/projects/project-files) for details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start a project chat">
    Click **New Chat** within the project view. This creates a chat scoped to the project, with instructions and files automatically available.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Free Plan Limit

Free plan users are limited to **1 project**. If you try to create a second project on the Free plan, ZeroTwo will prompt you to upgrade or delete an existing project.

To delete an existing project and free up your slot:

1. Open the project from the sidebar
2. Click the **Settings** or gear icon
3. Scroll to the bottom and click **Delete Project**
4. Confirm the deletion

<Warning>
  Project deletion is permanent. All chats, files, and settings within the project are removed. Export or save any important content before deleting.
</Warning>

## Business Plan: Org Collaboration

On the **Business plan**, you can invite org members to collaborate within a project. Members can access the project's chats and files depending on their assigned permissions.

See your organization's admin settings for managing member access to projects.