# How do I create a pact?

All users can create a pact. 

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### Navigate to the workspace of the lead applicant

Start by making sure you are in the right workspace. Each pact has a recipient field that is based on the workspace. A recipient for a pact should match an application or grant award.
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### Click "Create Pact" Button

You can create a pact from your home page. Alternatively, navigate to to the Pact view from your left hand panel and select the button there.
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### Complete the naming fields

Add in:

**Pact Name:** Unless otherwise requested by the funding program, your pact name should match the application/award title. Include an application ID as well.

**Pact Description:** Optional field to add in a pact description or other notes.

**Pact Code:** Enter the pact code that was provided to you for this specific funding opportunity. Do not create a pact for the wrong funding opportunity.

**Assign Workspace**: Confirm that you are creating the pact in the correct workspace - pact ownership matters. 
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### Click Save. 

This creates a new pact and opens up a new view. In this view, you will add activity records, assign programmatic metrics, and run models.
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