How to add a project in Asana

Learn how to add a project in Asana: start a blank project from the sidebar, name it, keep the default views, and create it in six clicks.

Quick answer

To add a project in Asana, click New project or portfolio next to the Work section in the sidebar, choose New project, then pick Blank project in the Template gallery. Type a project name, click Continue, keep the default views, and click Create project. The new project appears in your sidebar.

Steps at a glance

  1. Click New project or portfolio in the sidebar
  2. Choose New project from the menu
  3. Click Blank project in the Template gallery
  4. Type a name in Project name
  5. Click Continue
  6. Click Create project

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Summary

A project in Asana is where a team's tasks live. Starting from a blank project keeps the setup simple and lets you add your own tasks and sections. The whole flow takes a few clicks from the sidebar.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Open the new project menu

    Look at the sidebar on the left and find the **Work** section. Click the plus button labelled **New project or portfolio** next to it to open a small menu.

  2. Step 2

    Choose New project

    The menu offers **New project** and **New portfolio**. Click **New project** to open the template gallery.

  3. Step 3

    Start from a blank project

    The **Template gallery** lists ready-made templates, and also shows **Create with AI** and **Import**. For a clean start, click **Blank project** at the top right.

  4. Step 4

    Name the project

    In the **New project** dialog, click **Project name** and type a clear name, such as Q1 content calendar. **Project access** shows **My workspace** by default.

  5. Step 5

    Continue to set up the project

    Once the name is filled in, click **Continue**. The preview now shows your project name.

  6. Step 6

    Create the project

    On **Choose views for your project**, Asana recommends **Overview**, **List**, **Board**, **Timeline**, and **Dashboard**. Keep the defaults and click **Create project**. The new project shows up in the sidebar under **Work**.

Why this matters

You have a new body of work, like a quarterly content calendar, and tasks scattered across notes. Creating a project gives that work one home in your sidebar, so you can start adding tasks and see everything in one place.

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I have to use a template?

    No. The Template gallery has a Blank project button, which starts an empty project you can fill in yourself.

  • Can I change the views before creating the project?

    Yes. The Choose views for your project screen lists options such as Overview, Board, Timeline, Dashboard, Gantt, and Calendar. List is required and stays on.

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