Creating Your First Project

Getting Started4 min readUpdated 14 January 2024

Projects are the foundation of Approvalbox. They help you organize assets, manage approvals, and keep your team on the same page.

Creating a New Project

To create a project:

  • Go to your Dashboard
  • Click New Project in the top right
  • Fill in the project details:
- Name: A clear, descriptive name

- Description: Optional context for your team

- Folder: Choose a folder or leave in root

  • Click Create Project

Project Settings

After creating your project, you can configure:

General Settings

  • Change name and description
  • Set project thumbnail
  • Archive or delete project

Permissions

  • Control who can view, comment, or approve
  • Set default roles for new members

Notifications

  • Configure email notification preferences
  • Set up Slack notifications

Workflow

  • Assign a default approval workflow
  • Set automatic deadlines

Organising Projects

As your team grows, you'll want to organize projects:

Using Folders

  • Create folders from the dashboard
  • Drag projects into folders
  • Nest folders for complex hierarchies

Project Tags

  • Add tags to projects
  • Filter by tags in the dashboard
  • Create consistent naming conventions

Best Practices

  • Use clear names: "Q1 2024 Campaign" not "New Campaign"
  • Add descriptions: Help team members understand the project
  • Set up folders early: Organize before you have too many projects
  • Configure workflows: Set defaults to save time later

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