---
title: "Create a project"
url: https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/tutorials/leadmanager/java/create-project/
description: "Build a Lead Manager application that connects to your Zoho CRM account using Catalyst connector, and enables you to view, create, update, or delete leads from the Leads module directly"
last_updated: 2026-08-17T12:16:04Z
service: All Services
type: tutorial
related_links:
  - name: "Project Directory"
    url: /en/cli/v1/project-directory-structure/introduction
  - name: "Setup Catalyst Projects"
    url: /en/getting-started/catalyst-projects
---

# Create a Project

Let's [create a Catalyst project](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/getting-started/catalyst-projects) from the Catalyst console.

1. Log in to the [Catalyst console](https://console.catalyst.zoho.com/baas/index) and click **Create a new Project**.
 ![catalyst_leadmanager_home_page](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/tutorials/leadmanager/catalyst_leadmanager_home_page.webp)

2. Enter the project's name as "**LeadManager**" in the pop-up window.
 ![catalyst_leadmanager_create_project](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/tutorials/leadmanager/catalyst_leadmanager_create_project.webp)

3. Click **Create**.

Your project will be created and opened.

![catalyst_leadmanager_access_project](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/tutorials/leadmanager/project-created-opened.webp)