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

# Setting up a new project

> This tutorial is for people who are new to Lightdash and would like to learn how to set up a new project. We'll show you how to get your dbt project Lightdash-ready, how to explore your data in Lightdash, and how to add metrics to your project.

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  <Card title="Create your first project in Lightdash" href="/get-started/setup-lightdash/get-project-lightdash-ready" icon="rocket" iconType="solid" horizontal />

  <Card title="Update your project connection" href="/get-started/setup-lightdash/connect-project" icon="plug" iconType="solid" horizontal />

  <Card title="An intro to dimensions and metrics" href="/get-started/setup-lightdash/intro-metrics-dimensions" icon="cube" iconType="solid" horizontal />

  <Card title="Using Tables and the Explore View" href="/get-started/setup-lightdash/using-explores" icon="table" iconType="solid" horizontal />

  <Card title="Adding metrics" href="/get-started/setup-lightdash/how-to-create-metrics" icon="chart-line" iconType="solid" horizontal />

  <Card title="Sharing insights with your team" href="/get-started/exploring-data/sharing-insights" icon="share" iconType="solid" horizontal />
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