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Can I Copy or Duplicate an Entire Project?

Here you’ll learn how to create a new project in Gather using items from an existing one.

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Written by Scottie Elliott
Updated this week

At this time, there isn’t a direct way to duplicate an entire project in one click. However, you can build a new project by duplicating items from your existing (or template) project into a newly created one. Many teams use a “base template project” for this purpose; it saves time and keeps projects consistent.


How to Duplicate Items into a New Project

Step 1: Create a new project

  • Click the + icon in Gather to create a new project.

Step 2: Set up your areas

  • In the new project, use the right-side menu where it says “New area name…” to recreate the areas where your items will go.

Step 3: Select items in your template project

  • Open your original project in Grid view or Spreadsheet view.

  • Select the items you want to copy using the checkboxes in the top-left corner of each item.

  • You can also use the “Select All in Area” option to quickly select every item within a specific area.

    ⚠️ Note: Choosing “Select All” (for the entire project) will move all items to the single destination area you choose. Double-check that you’ve selected the correct option before duplicating to ensure your items go to the right areas.

Step 4: Duplicate items into the new project

  • Once the items are selected, go to the Actions dropdown and select Duplicate.

  • Choose your new project and the correct area as the destination.

  • Click the green Duplicate button.


Important Notes

  • Batch size: Duplicate items in small groups of 30 or fewer for best results.

  • Wait for processing: Watch the blue dots turn green before starting another batch.

  • Template projects: Many teams create a dedicated template project that can be reused for new projects, saving considerable setup time.


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If you have questions or run into any issues, please reach out via the in-app chat in the lower right-hand corner of your account, or email us at support@gatherit.co.

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