> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.graphlit.dev/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.graphlit.dev/account-setup-one-time/create-project.md).

# Create Project

Projects in Graphlit are isolated workspaces for your applications. Each project has its own data and storage.

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**Think of projects like databases:** Each application gets its own project. Building two apps? Create two projects.
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#### Create a New Project

From your organization dashboard, click **New Project**.

**Project setup:**

1. Enter a project name (e.g., "My AI Agent", "Customer Support AI")
2. Click **Create Project**

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**Free tier by default:** No payment method required to get started. You get 1GB of data included.
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#### View Project Overview

Your project is created! You'll see the project **Overview** page with connection information.

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**Deployment region:** Projects currently deploy to US South Central (Azure). Multi-region support coming soon.
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**Tip:** Click "Projects" at the top-left to return to your projects list.
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#### Get Your API Credentials

Each project includes two environments: **Preview** (development) and **Production**.

**Environments are fully isolated:**

* Separate data and storage
* Independent credentials (Environment ID, JWT Secret)
* No resource sharing

**Billing:** Projects are billed together (not per environment). Payment methods are managed at the organization level.

**Copy your credentials:** Under **Connection Information**, you'll find:

* **Organization ID** (shared across all projects)
* **Environment ID** (Preview or Production)
* **JWT Secret** (authentication key)

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Click the copy icon <img src="/files/DCFNWY0zP1DC93VOxuS4" alt="" data-size="line"> to copy each value.

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**Keep your JWT Secret secure:** Treat it like a password. Never commit it to git or share publicly.
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## Next Step

[**Get your API credentials →**](/account-setup-one-time/credentials.md) - Configure your development environment (1 minute)

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## Need Help?

* **Ask Graphlit**: Open the chatbot from the Developer Portal sidebar (or visit [ask.graphlit.dev](https://ask.graphlit.dev)) for SDK code snippets.
* **Sample Apps**: See [graphlit-samples](https://github.com/graphlit/graphlit-samples) for end-to-end examples.
* **Discord Community**: Join [discord.gg/ygFmfjy3Qx](https://discord.gg/ygFmfjy3Qx) to chat with the team.