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# Customizing the new project page

You can add a markdown-formatted message to your GitLab new project page.

By default, the new project page shows a sidebar with general information:

![default_new_project_page](new_project_page/default_new_project_page.png)

To customize the information in the sidebar:

1. Navigate to the **Admin** area and go to the **Appearance** page, then
   locate the **New project pages** section.
1. Fill in your new project project guidelines:

   ![appearance_settings](new_project_page/appearance_settings.png)

1. Save the page.

Your new project page will show the customized guidelines in the sidebar, below
the general information:

![custom_new_project_page](new_project_page/custom_new_project_page.png)

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