# Launch posts

## LinkedIn

Starting a new project from scratch usually means rebuilding the same plan again.

This walkthrough shows how to launch a project from a template in Asana, then automate a simple next step so work keeps moving.

In the video, you’ll see how to:

• create a project from the Product launch template
• use the ready-made board with sections, priorities, and owner tags
• open Customize > Automations
• start an automation from scratch
• set a trigger and action so that when a task enters Launch preparation, a comment is added automatically

It’s a practical setup for first-time users: start with structure, add one automation, and reduce the manual follow-up that slows projects down.

If you want a quick, clear example of how templates and automations work together in Asana, watch the video. #Asana #ProjectManagement #WorkflowAutomation

## X

Blank projects slow teams down. This video shows how to launch a project from a template in Asana, then add one automation so a task entering Launch preparation gets a comment automatically. Watch the walkthrough. #Asana #ProjectManagement

## Blog: How to launch a project from a template in Asana and automate the next step

## Start with a template instead of a blank project

Creating a project from scratch often means rebuilding the same structure every time. This video walks through a faster way to get started in Asana: launch a project from a template, then add a simple automation to handle the next step automatically.

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## What the video covers

The walkthrough begins with the core problem: a blank project creates extra setup work. Using a template gives you a ready-made starting point with sections, priorities, and owner tags already in place.

From there, the video shows how to create a project in Asana by opening **Projects**, clicking **Create project**, selecting the **Product launch** template, and choosing **Use template**. The result is a board that is already structured and ready to use.

## Add one automation

After the project is created, the video moves to a basic automation example.

Each automation in Asana pairs a trigger with an action. In this case, the trigger is a task entering **Launch preparation**, and the action is adding a comment.

To set it up, the video shows how to open the **Customize** menu, select **Automations**, choose **Start from scratch**, enter the comment, and click **Publish**.

## See the result in action

The final step demonstrates what happens when a task is moved into **Launch preparation**. When **Kickoff and planning** is moved into that section, the automation runs and adds the comment automatically.

It’s a simple example, but it shows the value of combining templates and automations: start with a structured project, then reduce repetitive manual steps as work moves forward.

## Watch the walkthrough

If you’re new to Asana and want a practical example of how to launch a project from a template and automate a next step, watch the video now.