# Business license activation

Here are the instructions for setting up the Shapes business license. Activate your new features from the Dashboard:

1. Check your email for an activation link.

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2. Log in to the [shapes.app](https://shapes.app/) panel.

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3. Select the Projects tab and click on Create New Project.

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4. Name your project. After creating you will be redirected to this project page.

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5. **IMPORTANT:** Add yourself to this Project.

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6. Open the Members tab, then press the Invite button to invite team members to this project.

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7. Type an email and choose the role for this person.

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8. Press the Send Invitation button.

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9. You can change the role of any project member in the Member tab.

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{% hint style="info" %}
Admins do not inherit access to projects.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Only Editors will consume licenses (seats).
{% endhint %}

10. The license is activated - now you can create spaces inside the project or move your existing space into it.&#x20;
