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+---
+stage: none
+group: Tutorials
+info: For assistance with this tutorial, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/ux/technical-writing/#assignments-to-other-projects-and-subjects.
+---
+
+# Tutorial: Use the left sidebar to navigate GitLab **(FREE)**
+
+> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/groups/gitlab-org/-/epics/9044) in GitLab 16.0.
+
+Follow this tutorial to learn how to use the new left sidebar to navigate the UI.
+
+Provide feedback in
+[issue 409005](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/409005).
+
+## Enable the new left sidebar
+
+To view the new sidebar:
+
+1. On the top bar, in the upper-right corner, select your avatar.
+1. Turn on the **New navigation** toggle.
+
+To turn off this sidebar, return to your avatar and turn off the toggle.
+
+## Find your project
+
+Let's get started exploring the GitLab UI and left sidebar.
+
+1. Start by finding the project you want to work on.
+   To explore all available projects, on the left sidebar, select **Explore**:
+
+   ![Explore](img/explore_v16_0.png)
+
+1. On the right, above the list of projects, type search criteria.
+   The search finds projects with a matching description.
+
+   ![Search projects](img/search_projects_v16_0.png)
+
+1. When you find the project you want, select the project name.
+   The left sidebar now shows project-specific options.
+
+   ![Project-specific options](img/project_selected_v16_0.png)
+
+Your issues, merge requests, and to-do items are listed in the shortcuts
+at the top:
+
+![shortcuts](img/shortcuts_v16_0.png)
+
+## Customize the sidebar
+
+You can pin menu items if you tend to use them frequently.
+
+1. Expand the sections until you are viewing the item you want to pin.
+1. Hover over and select the pin (**{thumbtack}**).
+
+   ![pin](img/pin_v16_0.png)
+
+The item is displayed in the **Pinned** section:
+
+![pinned item](img/pinned_v16_0.png)
+
+## Use a more focused view
+
+On the left sidebar, you can also choose a more focused view into the areas you have access to.
+Change the view to **Your work**:
+
+![Your work](img/your_work_v16_0.png)
+
+## Go to the Admin Area
+
+The Admin Area is also available on the left sidebar:
+
+![Admin Area](img/admin_area_v16_0.png)