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diff --git a/doc/gitlab-basics/create-project.md b/doc/gitlab-basics/create-project.md
index 8edce515ec8..74b3afbcd98 100644
--- a/doc/gitlab-basics/create-project.md
+++ b/doc/gitlab-basics/create-project.md
@@ -31,7 +31,14 @@ To create a new blank project on the **New project** page:
 1. On the **Blank project** tab, provide the following information:
    - The name of your project in the **Project name** field. You can't use
      special characters, but you can use spaces, hyphens, underscores or even
-     emoji.
+     emoji. When adding the name, the **Project slug** will auto populate.
+     The slug is what the GitLab instance will use as the URL path to the project.
+     If you want a different slug, input the project name first,
+     then change the slug after.
+   - The path to your project in the **Project slug** field. This is the URL
+     path for your project that the GitLab instance will use. If the
+     **Project name** is blank, it will auto populate when you fill in
+     the **Project slug**.
    - The **Project description (optional)** field enables you to enter a
      description for your project's dashboard, which will help others
      understand what your project is about. Though it's not required, it's a good