From 2f2144590379b700299e35c73c3aa4bccfa4e7dd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Achilleas Pipinellis Date: Tue, 2 May 2017 10:19:48 +0000 Subject: Update docs on creating a project --- doc/gitlab-basics/create-project.md | 36 ++++++++++++--------- .../img/create_new_project_button.png | Bin 6978 -> 3702 bytes 2 files changed, 20 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/gitlab-basics/create-project.md b/doc/gitlab-basics/create-project.md index 1c549844ee1..2513f4b420a 100644 --- a/doc/gitlab-basics/create-project.md +++ b/doc/gitlab-basics/create-project.md @@ -1,24 +1,28 @@ # How to create a project in GitLab -There are two ways to create a new project in GitLab. - -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. +1. In your dashboard, click the green **New project** button or use the plus + icon in the upper right corner of the navigation bar. ![Create a project](img/create_new_project_button.png) -1. From there you can see several options. +1. This opens the **New project** page. ![Project information](img/create_new_project_info.png) -1. Fill out the information: - - 1. "Project name" is the name of your project (you can't use special characters, - but you can use spaces, hyphens, underscores or even emojis). - 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. Finally, click **Create project**. +1. Provide the following information: + - Enter the name of your project in the **Project name** field. You can't use + special characters, but you can use spaces, hyphens, underscores or even + emoji. + - If you have a project in a different repository, you can [import it] by + clicking an **Import project from** button provided this is enabled in + your GitLab instance. Ask your administrator if not. + - The **Project description (optional)** field enables you to enter a + description for your project's dashboard, which will help others + understand what your project is about. Though it's not required, it's a good + idea to fill this in. + - Changing the **Visibility Level** modifies the project's + [viewing and access rights](../public_access/public_access.md) for users. + +1. Click **Create project**. + +[import it]: ../workflow/importing/README.md diff --git a/doc/gitlab-basics/img/create_new_project_button.png b/doc/gitlab-basics/img/create_new_project_button.png index 8d7a69e55ed..567f104880f 100644 Binary files a/doc/gitlab-basics/img/create_new_project_button.png and b/doc/gitlab-basics/img/create_new_project_button.png differ -- cgit v1.2.1