Creating a Framer Account and Adding a Project

This article serves as a beginner-friendly introduction to using Framer, designed for users who are just getting started with the platform. It walks you through the essential first steps: how to create a Framer account and understand the concept of a "Project" within the Framer dashboard. You'll also learn how to create your first project with ease.

By following the three clear and straightforward sections outlined below, you'll be able to quickly familiarize yourself with Framer's interface and begin building your own websites in no time.

1. Creating a Framer Account

To start designing and building websites with Framer, the first step is to create a Framer account. The process is straightforward—simply visit Framer login or sign-up page and sign in with your Google account. This links your Google account to Framer, allowing you to quickly set up and access your Framer workspace.

2. What Is a Project in Framer?

In Framer, a Project represents a complete website. Each project includes all the essential tools and settings needed to design, customize, and manage your site. Whether certain features are available to you depends on the plan associated with your project.

As a SaaS-based website design and development platform, Framer structures its pricing based on the number of pages in a project and the level of functionality required. This means that the more advanced features—such as custom domains, analytics, or enhanced SEO settings—are typically reserved for higher-tier plans. Similarly, the number of pages you can create per project also varies by plan.

When starting with a free or basic plan, you’ll have access to core design features, but as your site grows or your needs become more complex, you may need to upgrade to unlock advanced capabilities. Understanding how project plans work is essential for planning your website’s scale and ensuring you have the tools needed to support its functionality.

3. How to Add a Project in Framer

Adding a new project in Framer is a quick and intuitive process. Once you’ve logged into your Framer account, you’ll land on the main dashboard. From there, simply click the “New Project” button in the top-right corner to create a new project.

After your project has been created, you can hover over its thumbnail on the dashboard to access a variety of useful options, such as Rename, Copy Link, Move, and Duplicate. Clicking directly on the project will take you into its workspace, where you can begin designing your site.

As for how to use the design canvas and work efficiently within the Framer editor, I’ll be covering that in detail in the next article. This step-by-step approach will help you gradually master Framer interface and build professional-quality websites with ease.

Conclusion

Now that you've learned how to create a Framer account and set up your first project, you're ready to start exploring the powerful tools Framer offers for building modern, interactive websites. Taking the time to understand the dashboard, project settings, and workspace structure will set a strong foundation for your design journey.

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