# Tutorial: Creating Your First Project {#tutorial-creating-your-first-project}


Set up a project, add team members, and organize tasks.


## Step 1: Create a Project {#step-1-create-a-project}


1. Navigate to **Projects** → **Add Project**
2. Fill in:
   - **Name** — "My First Project"
   - **Description** — brief description
   - **Color** — select a color
   - **Budget Type** — Hours or Cost
   - **Budget** — estimated budget (optional)
3. Click **Save**


## Step 2: Assign Team Members {#step-2-assign-team-members}


1. Open your project
2. Go to the **Members** tab
3. Click **Add Member**
4. Select employees to add
5. Set their roles (Manager, Member, Viewer)


## Step 3: Create Tasks {#step-3-create-tasks}


1. In the project, go to **Tasks**
2. Click **Add Task**
3. Fill in:
   - **Title** — "Design homepage"
   - **Description** — task details
   - **Status** — TODO
   - **Priority** — Medium
   - **Assignee** — select team member
   - **Due Date** — set deadline
4. Click **Save**


## Step 4: Organize with Views {#step-4-organize-with-views}


Switch between task views:

| View      | Usage                        |
| --------- | ---------------------------- |
| **List**  | Quick overview of all tasks  |
| **Board** | Kanban-style status tracking |
| **Grid**  | Card layout                  |


## Step 5: Track Progress {#step-5-track-progress}


- Update task statuses as work progresses
- Use the board view to drag tasks between columns
- Check the project dashboard for completion percentage


## Step 6: Track Time {#step-6-track-time}


1. Select a task
2. Click **Start Timer** in the timer widget
3. Work on the task
4. Click **Stop** when done
5. Time is automatically linked to the task and project


## Next Steps {#next-steps}


- [Time Tracking Quickstart](https://sourcey-gauzy.pages.dev/tutorials/time-tracking-quickstart/index.md)
- [Invoice Creation Tutorial](https://sourcey-gauzy.pages.dev/tutorials/invoice-creation-tutorial/index.md)
- [Project Management](https://sourcey-gauzy.pages.dev/features/project-management/index.md)