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# Create a project based on template

Second option is to create a new project based on a template project. This option allows user to use a folder structure and user groups from an existing project. Also, the project settings can be copied from the same template project.

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Please note that when creating a project based on a template, user must have admin rights to the template project.
{% endhint %}

Access [web.connect.trimble.com ](https://web.connect.trimble.com)and after successful sign in, choose the template project, from the project view and click the three dots, next to the project name. 

<figure><img src="/files/S1635gZZOtnIHOfOPF8m" alt=""><figcaption><p>Use as template for a new project -option</p></figcaption></figure>

After selecting *Use as template for a new project,* a new dialog opens. There are total of four different configurations that can be copied:

* Project settings
* Project members
* Groups
* Folder structures

<figure><img src="/files/94bOxKOds9F0RHVAybTF" alt=""><figcaption><p>Configurations that can be copied</p></figcaption></figure>

Select the wanted configurations,and continue by clicking Next. The next dialog is the same in both project creations methods.

<figure><img src="/files/FSmUyOGy0YOk6fWJu5I5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Options for a new project</p></figcaption></figure>

Name, server location, project ownership and project license are the mandatory fields. After naming the project, other mandatory fields can be edited (if there are other alternatives available).&#x20;

Description, start and end date are additional options, which are optional.&#x20;

All, expect the server location, can be changed later on in the project settings.&#x20;

Once everything is set up, proceed by clicking **Submit**. Once the project is set up and ready, a email notification will be sent.&#x20;