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

# Managing programs

> Manage projects within programs and track overall progress

Once you've created a program, you can add projects, track progress, and manage the program lifecycle.

## Program detail page

Click on any program to view its detail page, which shows:

* Program name, description, and status
* Date range (start to target end)
* All projects assigned to the program
* Quick actions for management

## Managing projects

### Adding existing projects

1. Click **Add project** on the program detail page
2. Select from the list of unassigned projects
3. Click **Assign** to link the project

<Note>
  Only projects not currently assigned to another program appear in the list.
</Note>

### Removing projects

To remove a project from a program:

1. Hover over the project card
2. Click the **X** button
3. The project becomes unassigned (not deleted)

### Creating new projects

1. Click **Create project** on the program detail page
2. Fill in project details
3. The new project is automatically linked to the program

## Editing program details

1. Open the program
2. Click the **Edit** button in the header
3. Update program details:
   * Name and description
   * Status (Active, On-hold, Completed)
   * Start and target end dates
4. Click **Save**

## Program metrics

The program view shows aggregate metrics:

| Metric            | Description                       |
| ----------------- | --------------------------------- |
| **Project count** | Number of projects in the program |
| **Status badge**  | Current program status            |
| **Date range**    | Program timeline                  |

## Program statuses

### Active

The program is currently in progress with ongoing work.

### On-hold

The program is temporarily paused. Use this when:

* Awaiting approval or decisions
* Resource constraints require delay
* Dependencies on external factors

### Completed

All program objectives have been achieved.

## Deleting programs

<Warning>
  Deleting a program does not delete its projects. Projects will become unassigned from any program.
</Warning>

To delete a program:

1. Open the program
2. Click the **more options** menu (three dots)
3. Select **Delete**
4. Confirm the deletion

## Access control

| Role       | Permissions                                               |
| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Admin**  | Create, edit, delete programs; manage project assignments |
| **Member** | View programs and their projects                          |

## Filtering programs

On the programs list page:

* **Search** - Find programs by name
* **Status filter** - Show Active, On-hold, or Completed programs

By default, the list shows Active and On-hold programs. Enable the Completed filter to see finished programs.