Create a projectFirst StepsYou can create a project, give it a name and add guests to it before you save it.To create a project, KOSMA needs a connection to the server. While you are offline or in [local-only mode](/kb/article/work-offline-or-in-local-only-mode), you cannot click **Project**.With the Free licence, you cannot create a project. See [what your licence includes](/kb/article/what-your-licence-includes).1. Open the New Project dialogAbove the projects list, click **Project**. KOSMA opens the **New Project** dialog.2. Name the projectType a name for the project.3. Add guests if you need themUnder **Guest Members**, click **Guest**. Enter the guest's email address under **Email**. As long as a row has no valid email address, you cannot click **Guest** to add another row.KOSMA sets **Access Ends** to 31 December of the current year. To change the date, see [set when a guest's access ends](/kb/article/set-when-a-guests-access-ends).KOSMA grants the guests access when you save the project in step 4. For what a guest receives, see [add a guest to a project](/kb/article/add-a-guest-to-a-project).4. Save the projectClick **Ok**. KOSMA adds the project to the projects list.You can change the name and every other setting later. See [open project settings](/kb/article/open-project-settings).If you cannot click OkYou cannot click **Ok** in these cases:- The name field is empty. Enter a name. - A guest row has no valid email address. Enter a valid address under **Email**. - KOSMA has no connection to the server. Wait until the connection is back.Markdown