Creating a Project

This guide walks you through creating a new project in the Swig Developer Portal.

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Prerequisites

Before creating a project, ensure you have:

• A Swig account at dashboard.onswig.com
• A verified email address (required for project creation)

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Automatic Project

When you first sign up for Swig, a project is automatically created for you with:

• You as the Owner - Full control over the project
• FREE subscription - Access to basic features
• 1 API key slot - For programmatic access
• 1 team seat - Just you to start

You can start using this project immediately or create additional projects for different applications.

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Creating a New Project

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Step 1: Access Project Settings

1. Log in to the Developer Portal
2. Click on your project name in the sidebar
3. Click Create New Project or access via the project dropdown

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Step 2: Enter Project Details

1. Project Name (required)
   • 1-100 characters
   • Use a descriptive name (e.g., “Acme Corp”, “My DeFi Project”)
   • Can be changed later
2. Click Create Project

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Step 3: What Gets Created

When you create a project, the system automatically:

1. Creates the project record with you as the owner
2. Activates a FREE subscription for immediate use
3. Creates your membership with the OWNER role

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After Creation

Once your project is created, you can:

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Invite Team Members

Add collaborators with appropriate roles:

• Go to Members in the sidebar
• Click Invite Member
• Enter their email and select a role

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Create API Keys

Generate keys for programmatic access:

• Go to API Keys in the sidebar
• Click Create API Key
• Copy and securely store the key

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Set Up Policies

Define wallet permissions:

• Go to Policies in the sidebar
• Create signers and permissions
• Combine them into policies

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Upgrade Your Subscription

Access more features:

• Go to Billing in the sidebar
• Choose a plan (PRO, ULTRA, or ENTERPRISE)
• Complete the payment process

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Project Limits

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FREE Tier Limits

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Paid Tier Limits

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Multiple Projects

You can create and manage multiple projects:

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Use Cases

• Separate applications - Keep different products isolated
• Client work - Maintain separate billing per client
• Environments - Split development and production

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Switching Projects

1. Click the project dropdown in the sidebar
2. Select the project you want to switch to
3. The dashboard updates to show that project’s resources

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Project Settings

After creation, you can configure:

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General Settings

• Name - Update the project name
• Policy Admin - Set a Solana public key for admin authority

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Danger Zone

• Delete Project - Permanently remove the project
  • Only owners can delete
  • This action cannot be undone
  • All resources (API keys, policies, paymasters) are deleted

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Troubleshooting

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”Email not verified” Error

If you see this error when creating a project:

1. Check your inbox for the verification email
2. Click the verification link
3. Try creating the project again

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Project Not Appearing

If your new project doesn’t appear:

1. Refresh the page
2. Check the project dropdown
3. Log out and log back in

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Next Steps

Now that you have a project:

• Invite team members to collaborate
• Create an API key for programmatic access
• Set up policies for wallet permissions
• Upgrade your subscription for more features