How to Create and Manage Claude Projects Step by Step
⚡ TL;DR Create a project from the Projects page, add knowledge and instructions, star or archive it, move chats in and out from the chat menu, and delete it when done.
Projects only help if they stay organized. Here's the practical way to create and manage Claude projects day to day.
Our routine at Lord Of The Wix. 📁
➕ Creating a Project
Click the button in the top-right corner of the Projects page.
📚 Knowledge and Instructions
Upload documents, text or code to project knowledge, which Claude uses in every chat there. Add project instructions to guide responses across the project.
🗂️ How to Manage Claude Projects
Keep things tidy:
⭐ Star projects you use often
📦 Archive finished ones without losing their contents
🔀 Move a chat into a project, or between projects, from the chat's menu
🗑️ Delete a project from the Projects page; unarchive it first if needed
💡 Pro tip Archive at the end of each client engagement; your active list stays short and focused.
🚀 A Simple Structure
One project per client or ongoing initiative, with a short source-of-truth document at the top.
When you manage Claude projects well, context is always ready. Want your team's projects structured? Lord Of The Wix can set them up. ✨
❓ Manage Claude projects FAQ
How do I create a Claude project?
Use the button in the top-right corner of the Projects page.
What is project knowledge?
Files and text Claude uses in every chat inside the project.
Can I archive a project?
Yes. Archiving declutters without losing contents.
How do I move a chat into a project?
Use the chat's dropdown menu.
How do I delete an archived project?
Unarchive it first, then delete it.
🙏 Credit: This article is based on public information from the Claude Help Center. Claude is a product of Anthropic. Source: support.claude.com.
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