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

# How to create your first Base

> Step-by-step guide to creating and configuring a Base in Freshbase.

By the end of this guide, you will have created and configured a Base in Freshbase, ready to start organizing your project.

## What is a Base?

A Base is the central space for a project in Freshbase. It brings together documents, conversations with the assistant, meeting transcriptions, and settings — everything related to a single project or initiative.

**Examples of Bases:**

* "Customer Portal Redesign"
* "Mobile App v2"
* "Platform Migration"

## Creating during onboarding

The first time you access Freshbase, the system walks you through the onboarding flow. In **step 3**, you create your first Base:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Give it a name">Choose a descriptive name for your project (e.g., "Mobile Product")</Step>
  <Step title="Automatic slug">The system generates an identifier based on the name</Step>
  <Step title="Create base">Click **Create base**</Step>
  <Step title="Initial conversation">The assistant asks questions to understand the project context. Answer naturally — this helps the AI work better with you later</Step>
</Steps>

## Creating a new Base after onboarding

To create additional Bases:

1. Go to **Settings** (gear icon in the sidebar)
2. Click **Bases** in the settings sidebar
3. Click **New base**
4. Fill in the **name** and **description** (optional but recommended)
5. Confirm the creation

## Configuring your Base

After creating it, you can customize the Base:

### Basic information

In **Settings > Bases**, select your Base and edit:

* **Name** — can be changed at any time
* **Description** — helps the assistant understand the project context

### Members

Add people who should have access:

* **Owner** — full control over the Base
* **Editor** — can edit documents and chat with the assistant
* **Viewer** — read-only access

### Glossary

Add domain-specific terms to improve transcriptions:

* Go to the Base **Settings**
* Add terms with definitions and synonyms

## Tips

<Tip>
  **One project = one Base.** Don't mix different projects in the same Base.
</Tip>

* **Write a good description.** The description helps the assistant give more relevant answers.
* **Start with Chat.** After creating the Base, go to Chat and ask the assistant to explore what has been set up.

## Common issues

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="I can't create a Base">
    Make sure you have already created an organization. Bases need to be inside a team or personal workspace.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The slug can't be changed">
    The slug is set at creation and serves as the URL identifier. To change it, create a new Base.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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