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Setting up a study on Prolific (step-by-step guide)

Welcome to our step-by-step guide to creating and setting up a study!

Whether you're setting up your first study or getting familiar with the process, we'll walk you through everything you need to know, from creating a new project to publishing your study.

We'll guide you through each stage of the set-up process, with links to dedicated articles for each step along the way.


Getting started

Before you can create a study, you'll first need to create a project (or navigate to an existing one).

Follow the steps below to get started:

Step 1: Check your workspace

Once logged in, make sure you're in the correct workspace and project where you'd like to launch your study.

You can see your current workspace in the top-left corner of the screen. You can navigate to a different workspace if needed.

Step 2: Create a new project

Select ‘New project’ in the top-right corner of the screen.

Step 3: Name your project and choose a project type

Enter your chosen project name and select the type of project you'd like to create.

Step 4: Create your study

Once your project has been created, select ‘+ New study’.

You'll then be taken to the study set-up page, where you can begin configuring your study.

What's next?

You're now ready to start setting up your study!

We'll guide you through the study creation process step-by-step, with dedicated articles covering each stage to help you get everything set up correctly.

If you're looking to set up a more complex study, we'd recommend that you also check out our advanced study setup section.

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