> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.dscout.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.dscout.com/interview-studies/create-an-interview-study.md).

# Create an interview study

When you’re ready to create a new interview study, you’ll do so from within a Dscout project. If you plan to add participants from a Dscout screener, be sure to create your study in the same project that contains that screener.

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Click **Create mission** in the top right corner of your project. The Create something new modal is displayed.

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Under **Interviews**, click **Create**.

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Select a **device type**. Then, click **Continue**. For more information, see [Device options in an interview study](/interview-studies/what-are-interview-studies-in-dscout/device-options-in-an-interview-study.md).

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Enter a **mission title**. Then, click **Create mission**.

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**Note:** This title will be visible to participants, so choose one that is representative of the mission but doesn’t give away your research objectives. To add a private title, click **Add an internal mission name**.
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Now, your new study opens in the builder. Here, you can customize its settings, create your session schedule, and more. If you need help building, here are a few resources to get you started:

* [Manage language of an interview study](/interview-studies/create-an-interview-study/manage-language-of-an-interview-study.md).
* [Manage time slots in an interview study](/interview-studies/create-an-interview-study/manage-time-slots-in-an-interview-study.md).
* [Add participants to an interview study](/interview-studies/create-an-interview-study/add-participants-to-an-interview-study.md).


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