> 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/private-panels/studies/create-a-private-panels-study.md).

# Create a private panels study

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Navigate to the **Studies** page. Then, click the **New Study** button.

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A pop-up will appear where you can add the **Title** and **Description** of the study by typing on their respective textboxes. Click the **Create study** button after typing.

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A blank study will be created. You can add details on it through the five sub-pages at the top: [Overview](/private-panels/studies/study-overview.md), [Screeners](/private-panels/screeners/create-a-private-panels-screener.md), [Scheduling](/private-panels/studies/private-panels-study-scheduling.md), and [Study Settings](/private-panels/studies/study-settings.md).

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After adding in the details, you can start adding panelists to your study. Read our [Adding panelists to a study](/private-panels/studies/add-panelists-to-a-study.md) guide to know all of the ways to add a panelist to a study.
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Once everything’s been set up, you can [send a bulk email](/private-panels/emailing-and-sms/how-to-send-a-mass-email.md) to your panelists from the Overview sub-page.
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**Note:** Private Panels was previously managed outside of Dscout, so you may see a different logo and URL in some places. If you have any questions, contact <support@dscout.com>.
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