# Create a project
You must create a project to be able to deploy a node or a network, or to join a network.
To create a project:
- Log in to your Chainstack account.
- Click Create project.
- Click Public chain or Consortium:
- Select Public chain to deploy:
- Select Consortium to deploy:
- Provide Project name and optionally Description.
- Click Create.
This will create a project.
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