> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.meet-fred.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create and launch a study

> Build a study, add research methods, and make it live for participants.

A study collects participant responses and behavioural evidence inside a project. You can start from scratch or use a template when one is available.

## Create the study

1. Open the project where the study belongs.
2. Click **Add Study from scratch**.
3. Enter the **Study name**.
4. Optional: add a **Study description**.
5. Click **Build Study**.

Fred opens the study builder.

<Tip>
  To start from an existing setup, click **Start from a template** instead.
</Tip>

## Build the study

1. Review the **Welcome** step.
2. Click **Add method** or **Add new block**.
3. Choose the method you want to add.
4. Configure the method instructions, questions, tasks, or choices.
5. Repeat for each method you need.
6. Review the **Thank you** step.
7. Save your changes.

Depending on your plan, some methods or advanced options may require an upgrade.

## Preview before launch

Use **Preview** to review the participant experience before making the study live.

Check that:

* instructions are clear
* required questions are configured
* method order is correct
* the final thank-you message is appropriate

## Go live

1. Click **Go live**.
2. Choose the start date.
3. Optional: add an end date.
4. Confirm.

The study becomes live and can collect responses.

<Warning>
  If you have unsaved changes, Fred may ask you to save them before launch. Save the current version before sharing the study link.
</Warning>

## Pause or complete a study

For a live study, use the study actions menu to:

* **Pause Study** when you need to stop collection temporarily
* **Complete Study** when collection is finished

[Share the study with participants](/how-to/share-study)