> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.prophecy.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a project

> How to create a new project in Prophecy

To get started with Prophecy, you need to create a new project. This is where you will build your pipelines.

## Your first project

You'll create your first project using Prophecy's default [project creation template](/data-analysis/administration/management/teams/settings/project-creation-template). You won't configure much — just give your project a name and select a team.

1. Click on the **Create Entity** button in the left navigation bar.

2. Hover over the **Project** tile and select **Create**.

3. Give your project a name.

4. Under **Team**, select a team.

   <Info>
     We recommending using your personal team (matching your email address) for your first project,
     so that only you will have access to the project.
   </Info>

5. Under **Select Template**, choose **Prophecy for Analysts**.

6. Click **Complete**.

Prophecy opens the Studio. For a new project with v4 AI enabled, Agent chat opens maximized by default. You can minimize the chat and create entities from the project landing page or Project Browser. If you do not have any existing fabrics, you'll need to create one before running pipelines.

## Common questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I host the project in my own Git repository?">
    Yes, you can host the project in your own Git repository. To do so, create a new project using the following steps:

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Create a project">
        * Click on the **Create Entity** button in the left navigation bar.
        * Hover over the **Project** tile and select **Create**.
        * Give your project a name.
        * Under **Team**, select your personal team.
        * Under **Select Template**, choose **Custom**. **This differs from the above steps.**
      </Step>

      <Step title="Configure Git repository">
        * Click **Continue** to open the **Git Repository** tab.
        * Choose existing Git credentials or connect new Git credentials.
        * Under **Repository**, specify the repository to store the project code. The repository must be empty.
        * Under **Default Branch**, select the branch that will be the production branch.
        * Optional: Under **Path**, specify a path in the repository to store the project code. The directory must be empty.
        * Under **Development Branch**, select the branch that will contain all working changes.
        * Click **Continue** to complete the project creation.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    <Note>
      In the Free and Professional Editions, Prophecy only supports GitHub as an external Git provider.
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is a Prophecy for Analysts project?">
    Prophecy for Analysts is a project creation template designed specifically for data analysts. When you select this template, Prophecy automatically configures your project with Prophecy-managed Git in Simple mode and initializes it for a Databricks SQL warehouse.

    This template provides the most streamlined experience for users who primarily work with SQL and prefer visual interfaces over complex Git workflows.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>