# 1. Create users & projects

## Create users & projects

In this chapter, you will learn how to create the basic structure for your work in Eliona. You will learn how to create users and assign projects to them to ensure a secure and organized working environment.

To manage collaboration in Eliona, roles play a crucial role. They determine what permissions users have within a project.

### "This is how you get started with configuring your Eliona instance:

* Create a user: Learn how to create a new account.

{% content-ref url="1.-create-users-and-projects/create-a-user" %}
[create-a-user](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/english-v14/getting-started/1.-create-users-and-projects/create-a-user)
{% endcontent-ref %}

* Create a project: Learn how to create a space for your data and assets.

{% content-ref url="1.-create-users-and-projects/create-a-project" %}
[create-a-project](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/english-v14/getting-started/1.-create-users-and-projects/create-a-project)
{% endcontent-ref %}

* Create a role: Understand how to define permission profiles to control access.

{% content-ref url="1.-create-users-and-projects/create-a-role" %}
[create-a-role](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/english-v14/getting-started/1.-create-users-and-projects/create-a-role)
{% endcontent-ref %}

* Assign a role to a user: Learn how to give a user the appropriate permissions.

{% content-ref url="1.-create-users-and-projects/assign-a-role-to-a-user" %}
[assign-a-role-to-a-user](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/english-v14/getting-started/1.-create-users-and-projects/assign-a-role-to-a-user)
{% endcontent-ref %}

* Add users to a project: Learn how to put teams together and give them access to the relevant projects.

{% content-ref url="1.-create-users-and-projects/add-users-to-a-project" %}
[add-users-to-a-project](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/english-v14/getting-started/1.-create-users-and-projects/add-users-to-a-project)
{% endcontent-ref %}

Each of these steps is essential for a successful start. For more detailed documentation on each point, click the corresponding external links.