# Part 1: Starting a Project

## Step 1: Logging into Monaca

1. Open a terminal window and type the following command:

```
monaca login
```

2\. Enter the email and password of your Monaca account.

![](https://3091308003-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MfWe1U2tFctp8FkP9W8%2F-MgODu0O232vMyIsad0X%2F-MgOYCNB1qEMfcq7Fse8%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=a7fb2269-31e9-403f-97f5-5d80eb86b1be)

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Please use the [monaca signup ](https://en.docs.monaca.io/products_guide/monaca_cli/cli_commands#monaca-signup)command if you need to sign up.
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## Step 2: Creating a new project

1. Create a new project by using the command below:

```
monaca create PROJECT_DIRECTORY
```

2\. You will be asked to choose either `Sample Apps` or `Templates` to create a new Monaca project. In this tutorial, let's choose the `Sample Apps` option. Then, select `jQuery TODO App`.

![](https://3091308003-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MfWe1U2tFctp8FkP9W8%2F-MgODu0O232vMyIsad0X%2F-MgOYUv6HI9gGVMjuFm7%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=c40a29f6-1d4d-427c-8866-f3cccab6a2f1)

3\. After creating the project, the project's folder will be created on your PC. You can then use any local code editors to develop your Monaca projects.

![](https://3091308003-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MfWe1U2tFctp8FkP9W8%2F-MgODu0O232vMyIsad0X%2F-MgOYXNP1swmSxIB1J0f%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=284d3cd4-6c61-4ee6-b3fc-6eecc8c426fd)

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You can also use the Monaca CLI to [import ](https://en.docs.monaca.io/products_guide/monaca_cli/cli_commands#monaca-import)or [clone ](https://en.docs.monaca.io/products_guide/monaca_cli/cli_commands#monaca-clone)your existing projects from the Monaca Cloud.
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