Create a project

A project is the container for work items, plans and budgets. Create one before you add work to it.

Steps

1. Open Projects and select New project.

2. Fill the form:

   Field	Meaning
   Name	The project name (required).
   Identifier	The short key used in work-item IDs; auto from name builds it for you.
   Subproject of	Place the project under a parent, or — none — for a top-level project.
   Project lead	Who owns the project.
   Template	The starting structure, for example Software delivery.

3. More fields reveals the optional settings.

4. Select Save. The project appears in the All projects list. Select Cancel to discard.

See also

• The project list
• Create a work item
• The work-items list