# Create a Data Prep Project

Once you have imported a resource, it is time to create a project! In a project, you can explore and process your data without worrying about **overwriting or altering** the original **resource**. You may perform whatever action you like and be able to go back in action. 

There are multiple ways for you to create a Data Prep Project from a resource.

1. In Data Prep 

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2. In resource list

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3. In a resource

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