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

# Project creation

> Restrict project creation to admins and require members to use existing projects for environments.

Restrict project creation to admins and require members to create environments from existing projects only. When enabled, members cannot:

* Create new projects
* Create environments directly from repository URLs

Useful when:

* Ensuring all environments use vetted configurations (secrets, environment classes, devcontainers)
* Preventing ad-hoc projects and environments from arbitrary repositories
* Maintaining visibility into what your team is working on

<Note>This policy affects members only, not admins.</Note>

<Note>If you only want to block blank environments, use [Environment creation](/ona/organizations/policies/environment-creation) instead.</Note>

## Configuration

Check **Only admins can create projects** in **Settings → Policies → Project policies**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/gitpod-13c83c2b/puCxqR1b6FB7kwaz/images/docs/flex/organizations/members-require-project.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=puCxqR1b6FB7kwaz&q=85&s=c22d8ca4b68e4dfdb13d884308d3d506" alt="Project creation restrictions" width="1644" height="535" data-path="images/docs/flex/organizations/members-require-project.webp" />

## Effect on users

| Role        | Capabilities                                                                                          |
| ----------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Members** | Can only create environments from existing projects; cannot create projects or use repo URLs directly |
| **Admins**  | Full access to create projects and environments from any source                                       |