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+# How to create a project in GitLab
+
+## Create a project
+
+* Sign in to [GitLab.com](https://gitlab.com)
+
+* Go to your Dashboard and click on "new project" on the right side of your screen
+
+![Create a project](simple_guide_images/new_project.png)
+
+* Fill out the required information
+
+1. Project path or the name of your project (you can't add spaces, so you can use hyphens or underscores)
+
+1. Your project's description
+
+1. Select a [visibility level](https://gitlab.com/help/public_access/public_access)
+
+1. You can also [import your existing projects](http://doc.gitlab.com/ce/workflow/importing/README.html)
+
+1. Click on "create project"
+
+!![Project information](simple_guide_images/project_info.png)