> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gc.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# How to Create a Project
> Set up a project to organize chats and files around a matter or initiative
For a quick explainer of what projects are, see the [Projects](/docs/chat/projects) doc.
## 🆕 Create a New Project
1. Open the **Projects** page from the left sidebar (or go to the projects page [here](https://app.gc.ai/projects))
2. Click **New Project**
3. Enter a name for your project
4. Add an optional description to help collaborators understand the project's purpose
5. Choose a visibility setting:
* **Private** if only specific people should have access
* **Organization** if everyone in your org should be able to view it
6. Click **Create project**
You are redirected to your new project page with Admin access.
## 📎 Add Files to Your Project
1. Open your project
2. In the **Files** section on the right sidebar, click **Add**
3. Choose a source:
* **Computer** to upload files from your device
* **Folder** to upload an entire folder
* **Google Drive** to import from your connected Drive
* **Add from Files** to link files or folders already in your organization's file library
4. Select the files you want to add
You can also drag and drop files directly onto the project page. All files you add are available to every chat in the project.
## ➡️ Move an Existing Chat into a Project
1. Open the chat you want to move
2. Click the chat menu (three dots)
3. Select **Add to project** or **Move to project**
4. Choose the destination project
You can also drag chats from the left sidebar into the **Previous chats** section on the project page. To move multiple chats at once, use bulk select in the left sidebar and choose **Move to project** from the Actions menu.
Only the chat creator can move a chat between projects. A chat can belong to one project at a time.
## 💬 Start a Chat in Your Project
1. Open your project
2. Type your message in the chat input at the top of the project's chat list
3. Press **Enter** to start the conversation
The new chat automatically has access to all project files and custom instructions.
## ✏️ Set Custom Instructions
1. Open your project
2. In the **Instructions** section on the right sidebar, click to edit
3. Enter instructions that should apply to every chat in the project
Custom instructions are useful for matter-specific context, preferred output formats, or standing directions. You need Write or Admin access to edit instructions.
## 👥 Share Your Project
1. Open your project
2. Click the **Share** button in the project header
3. Add team members by name or email
4. Assign each member an access level:
* **Read** to view the project and use AI with its context
* **Write** to add and edit chats, files, and instructions
* **Admin** to manage members and project settings
5. Toggle between **Private** and **Organization** visibility if needed
## ⭐ Star a Project
Click the star icon on any project to pin it to the top of your project list. Starred projects appear in a dedicated section for quick access.
## 🔗 Link a Folder
1. Open your project
2. In the **Files** section, click **Add**
3. Select **Add from Files**
4. Choose a folder to link
All files in the linked folder become available to project chats. If new files are added to that folder later, they are automatically included.
## 🗑️ Delete a Project
1. Open your project
2. Click the project menu in the header
3. Select **Delete**
4. Confirm the deletion
Deleting a project unlinks all chats and files. The underlying content is not deleted. You need Admin access to delete a project.
For a full description of project features and access levels, see the [Projects reference](/docs/chat/projects).