Create a New Project in Asana

Learn how to create a new project in Asana using templates, establish proper naming conventions, and configure project ownership for your team.

July 2, 2026 By Nadine Bannick

This guide explains how to create a new project in Asana using predefined templates. Completing this process ensures new workspaces are standardized and properly configured for your team.

This process applies to project managers and team members responsible for onboarding new clients or initiating new work streams within Asana.

Initiate a New Project

Step #1: Click the + (Create) icon in the left-hand navigation bar next to Projects. — Click the + (Create) icon in the left-hand navigation bar next to **Projects**.

Step #2: Select New project from the dropdown menu. — Select **New project** from the dropdown menu.

When creating a project, you must choose the correct template. Your workspace contains different templates depending on the member type:

Template	Description
For ICS	Use this template for ICS members. It is identifiable by a yellow puzzle icon and requires a specific naming convention.
Traditional Members	Use this template for all other traditional members.

Step #3: Click the For ICS template. — Click the **For ICS** template.

Step #4: Click Use template. — Click **Use template**.

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Enter the project name. For ICS projects, follow the standard nomenclature: ICS / [Captive Name] / [Member Name].

Step #6: Click Create project. — Click **Create project**.

Once the project is created, a default section will appear. You can add as many sections as needed (e.g., to correspond to the captive contract year), and you can always click the project name at the top to edit it if you make a typo.

Adjust Project Ownership

After creating the project, you may need to remove yourself as the project owner if you are simply setting it up for the team.

Step #7: Click the Actions dropdown arrow next to the project title. — Click the **Actions** dropdown arrow next to the project title.

Step #8: Select Edit project settings from the menu. — Select **Edit project settings** from the menu.

Step #9: Click the X next to your name to remove yourself as the project owner. — Click the X next to your name to remove yourself as the project owner.

Step #10: Click the Close icon to exit the settings modal. Your project is now ready for tasks. — Click the **Close** icon to exit the settings modal. Your project is now ready for tasks.

Q: What if I make a typo in the project name during creation?

A: You can easily adjust the project name after creation by clicking directly on the project title at the top of the board and typing your corrections.

Q: How should I organize sections within an ICS project?

A: Sections typically correspond to the captive contract year. You can add as many sections as you need to organize your tasks effectively.

Term	Definition
Template	A pre-configured project structure used as a starting point for new work to ensure consistency.
Section	A grouping within an Asana project used to organize related tasks and milestones.
Project Owner	The primary user responsible for managing and overseeing a specific project in Asana.