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# How to create a project in GitLab
-To create a new project, sign in to GitLab.
+There are two ways to create a new project in GitLab.
-Go to your Dashboard and click on "new project" on the right side of your screen.
+1. While in your dashboard, you can create a new project using the **New project**
+ green button or you can use the cross icon in the upper right corner next to
+ your avatar which is always visible.
-![Create a project](basicsimages/new_project.png)
+ ![Create a project](img/create_new_project_button.png)
-Fill out the required information:
+1. From there you can see several options.
-1. Project path or the name of your project (you can't add spaces, so you can use hyphens or underscores)
+ ![Project information](img/create_new_project_info.png)
-1. Your project's description
+1. Fill out the information:
-1. Select a [visibility level](https://gitlab.com/help/public_access/public_access)
+ 1. "Project name" is the name of your project (you can't use spaces, but you
+ can use hyphens or underscores).
+ 1. The "Project description" is optional and will be shown in your project's
+ dashboard so others can briefly understand what your project is about.
+ 1. Select a [visibility level](../public_access/public_access.md).
+ 1. You can also [import your existing projects](../workflow/importing/README.md).
-1. You can also [import your existing projects](http://docs.gitlab.com/ce/workflow/importing/README.html)
-
-1. Click on "create project"
-
-!![Project information](basicsimages/project_info.png)
+1. Finally, click **Create project**.