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

# Creating Projects

> Create and structure projects for scalable localization.

Projects are the top-level boundary for translation data.

## Before You Create

* Decide project scope (product, platform, or domain)
* Select one source language that stays stable
* Define a naming convention for translation keys

## Recommended Setup Steps

1. Create project with clear name and description
2. Set source language and target locales
3. Add initial key namespaces (`auth.*`, `errors.*`, `dashboard.*`)
4. Invite contributors with minimum required permissions

## Best Practices

* Create one project per product/application surface
* Keep project names explicit and stable
* Define source language once and avoid changing it later

## Suggested Project Model

* Mobile app
* Web dashboard
* Marketing site

Continue with [Project Settings](/projects/project-settings).