How to create a project in jira
- George Apostolov
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How to create a project in jira: step-by-step guide
Go to Projects in the top menu bar. Select Create project.
Select from the Project templates. Templates are grouped into a library of use-case-based categories.
Under Products, templates are grouped by Jira Cloud products. Choose a category or product.
Choose a project type: either a company-managed project or a team-managed project. Learn more about team-managed projects.
Select your Team type.
Hit Create Project
Your Project is now created. You can start adding issues to it by clicking on Create Issue.
Add issue details and hit Create.
Your Project board is ready to be used!
Quick answer: To create a project in Jira, go to Projects in the top menu bar and select Create project. Choose a project template from the library or by product, select a project type and team type, and click Create Project. Finally, start adding issues by clicking Create Issue, entering details, and hitting Create.
About this Jira tutorial
Set up a new workspace in Jira by choosing templates, selecting project and team types, and adding your first issues to the board. This guide shows how to create a project in jira in 9 steps, starting with "Go to Projects in the top menu bar. Select Create project " and finishing with "Your Project board is ready to be used!". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Jira interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a project in jira?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Jira data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Jira. Related guides: How to Create a JQL Query in Jira, How to create a report in jira and How to Create a Requirement Traceability Matrix in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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