Create Project permission
What the project.create permission controls in RankWatch.
The project.create permission (labeled Create Project) allows members to start new projects in the active workspace.
Granted behavior
Members with project.create can:
- Access New project / wizard entry points from the projects list
- Complete project setup flows (
/projects/new-v2) - Call APIs that create project records and initial tracking configuration
Denied behavior
Without project.create:
- New project CTAs are hidden or disabled
- Wizard routes redirect to the projects list
- Create endpoints return
403 PERMISSION_DENIED
Typical role packs
| Role style | project.create |
|---|---|
| Agency owner / head of SEO | Usually granted |
| Reporting-only analyst | Often denied |
| Client viewer | Denied |
Related permissions
Creating a project is separate from editing it (project.update) or managing sharing (project.access.manage). Grant the minimum set required for each persona.
See also How to create a project with multiple search engines.