> ## 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.

# Project settings

> Configure project properties and manage project lifecycle

Manage project settings to update information, change status, or configure project-specific options.

## Accessing project settings

1. Open the project
2. Click the **Settings** or **Edit** button
3. Update the desired fields
4. Save changes

## Editable properties

### Basic information

| Field           | Description          |
| --------------- | -------------------- |
| **Name**        | Project title        |
| **Description** | Scope and objectives |
| **Priority**    | High, Medium, or Low |
| **Change type** | Category of change   |

### Timeline

| Field               | Description         |
| ------------------- | ------------------- |
| **Start date**      | When work begins    |
| **Target end date** | Expected completion |

### Organization

| Field       | Description                        |
| ----------- | ---------------------------------- |
| **Program** | Parent program (can be unassigned) |

## Changing project status

### Setting to Active

Active projects appear in the main project list and are included in reports.

### Setting to On-hold

Use On-hold when:

* Waiting for approvals
* Resource constraints require delay
* Dependencies aren't ready

On-hold projects still appear in lists but are visually distinguished.

### Archiving a project

Archive completed or cancelled projects:

1. Open project settings
2. Change status to **Archived**
3. Save changes

Archived projects:

* Don't appear in default project lists
* Remain accessible via filters
* Preserve all historical data
* Can be reactivated if needed

## Linking to a program

To add a project to a program:

1. Open project settings
2. In the **Program** field, select the program
3. Save changes

To remove from a program:

1. Open project settings
2. Clear the **Program** field
3. Save changes

## Deleting projects

<Warning>
  Deleting a project permanently removes it and all associated data including stakeholder assignments, impacts, surveys, and tasks.
</Warning>

To delete a project:

1. Ensure you have admin permissions
2. Open project settings
3. Click **Delete project**
4. Type the project name to confirm
5. Click **Confirm delete**

<Note>
  Consider archiving instead of deleting to preserve historical data.
</Note>

## Access control

| Role       | Permissions                 |
| ---------- | --------------------------- |
| **Admin**  | Full edit and delete access |
| **Owner**  | Edit project they created   |
| **Member** | View only                   |