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# Creating a new project

When you first log in to Pristo, you'll be taken to the dashboard. From here, there are two ways to create a new project.

To create a new project from the **Recent projects** section:

1. From the Dashboard, click on the **+ New project** button.
2. Enter a **Project name.** This will open the form setup popup.
3. In the form setup popup:
   1. Enter a **Form title**. 
   2. Select a pre-made template of create a blank form.
   3. Click on the **Create** button.

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To create a new project from the **Navigation menu** on the left:

1. From the Navigation menu, click on the **dropdown menu**.
2. Click on  the **+ Add new project** button at the bottom.
3. Enter a **Project name.** This will open the form setup popup.
4. In the form setup popup:
   1. Enter a **Form title**.&#x20;
   2. Select a pre-made template of create a blank form.
   3. Click on the **Create** button.

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