0Account & Setup

0.5 Creating a New Project

Create a project, choose its status, and stay within active and archived project limits.

Quick Guide

Start from: The dashed New Project card on the Projects Dashboard

Dialog title: Create Project

Fields: Name, Description, and Status

Open the dialog

On the Projects Dashboard, click the dashed New Project card.

  1. The card has a large plus icon.
  2. The dialog title is Create Project.
  3. The close button is the × icon in the top-right corner of the dialog.

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Create Project dialog with name, description, and status fields

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Figure 0.5.1: Create Project dialog.

Fill in the fields

  1. Enter the project Name. This field is required.
  2. Add an optional Description.
  3. Choose a Status: draft, active, or archived.

Create the project

Click Create in the dialog footer.

Limits: If your plan has reached a project limit, the dialog shows a warning message and links you to Credits, Membership & Billing.

FAQ

Common questions for this workflow, based on the current SurtitleLive system.

Why can't I create another project?+

You have likely reached an active or archived project limit. Archive or delete an existing project, or upgrade your plan for more capacity.

Can I change a project's name or status later?+

Yes. Use the project card actions to edit details or switch between active and archived states later.