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

# Create Project

> Set up your first ZBD project and unlock the power of Lightning payments

Projects are your gateway to the future of payments. Each project gets its own Lightning wallet, API keys, and analytics – everything you need to integrate ZBD into your app or game.

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  **One Account, Multiple Projects** - Create separate projects for different apps, environments, or business units. Each project has isolated wallets and permissions.
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## Why Projects Matter

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  <Card title="Isolated Wallets" icon="wallet">
    Each project has its own Bitcoin Lightning wallet with separate balances
  </Card>

  <Card title="Unique API Keys" icon="key">
    Get your API key per project with specific permissions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Analytics & Insights" icon="chart-line">
    Track performance metrics per project independently
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Creating Your First Project

### Step 1: Navigate to Projects

From your dashboard, click **Projects** in the sidebar and then the **+ New Project** button.

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### Step 2: Configure Your Project

Fill in your project details in the creation modal:

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### Step 3: Create and Explore

Click **Create Project** and you will be redirected to your new project's wallet page.

## What Happens Next

Once your project is created, you instantly get:

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  <Step title="Lightning Wallet">
    A programmable Bitcoin Lightning wallet ready for instant global payments
  </Step>

  <Step title="API Key Generation">
    Head to the API Keys tab to generate your first key
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Building">
    Use our SDKs to send your first payment in minutes
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Project Best Practices

### Environment Strategy

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  <Tab title="Development Setup">
    Create separate projects for each environment:

    * **MyGame - Development**: Sandbox testing with test transactions
    * **MyGame - Staging**: Pre-production testing with real money
    * **MyGame - Production**: Live environment for real users

    This separation ensures clean analytics and prevents accidental transactions.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Multi-App Setup">
    Organize projects by application:

    * **Mobile Game**: iOS and Android API keys sharing one wallet
    * **Web Platform**: Separate wallet with frontend/backend keys
    * **Tournament System**: Isolated wallet for prize pools

    Each app gets its own analytics and wallet management.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### Common Use Cases

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  <Accordion title="Gaming Studio" icon="gamepad">
    * **Separate projects per game** for isolated economies
    * **Shared project for tournaments** across multiple games
    * **Dev/staging/prod projects** for each game
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="SaaS Platform" icon="cloud">
    * **API product project** for usage-based billing
    * **Marketplace project** for user-to-user payments
    * **Regional projects** for compliance separation
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Development Agency" icon="code">
    * **Client projects** with isolated wallets
    * **Demo project** for POCs and sales
    * **Template projects** for quick starts
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Quick Actions After Creation

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  <Card title="Get API Keys" icon="key" href="/get-started/api-keys">
    Generate your first API key to start integrating
  </Card>

  <Card title="Fund Your Wallet" icon="coins" href="/get-started/add-funds">
    Add funds to start processing payments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Send First Payment" icon="paper-plane" href="/payments/sdk/typescript">
    Use our SDK to send your first Lightning payment
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Success! You have Created Your First Project 🎉

You are now ready to revolutionize payments in your application. Your Lightning wallet is active and waiting for its first transaction.

<Card title="What's Next?" icon="rocket" href="/get-started/api-keys">
  **Generate Your API Keys** - Get your API credentials and send your first payment in under 5 minutes.
</Card>

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  <Card title="View SDK Docs" icon="book" href="/payments/sdk">
    Quick start guides for all languages
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/payments/api">
    Explore all available endpoints
  </Card>
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