# How to add members to project

Project manager is the only person who can add project members. There are two ways to add users to a project. You can either add them directly
or give them an invitation link. Invited users need to [select services](how-to-add-service-access-for-project.md) they want to use within the
selected project.

## Adding members directly

Direct addition is the best method if you have a small number of users to add.
Only existing users **from your own home organization** can be added this way.

1. Login to [MyCSC](http://my.csc.fi).
1. Choose _Projects_ in the navigation menu on the left.
1. Choose the project you want new persons to join.
1. Under _Members_, click Add members.
1. Search users by name or username and click Add. 
1. Repeat the last steps for each new member.

If you need to remove a member go to Members, find the correct user account and click Remove. 

!!! Note

    Project members receive notifications when they are added or removed.

## Using invitation link

This method is useful if you have tens of users to add, because you do not have
to type in account names. You do not need to know the users' account names.
But they do need to have CSC user account ready.  

### Project manager

1. Login to [MyCSC](http://my.csc.fi).
1. Choose _Projects_ in the navigation menu on the left.
1. Choose the project you want new persons to join.
1. Under _Members_ click Manage invitation link.
1. Copy the invitation link and send it to the members.

### Member

1. [Register for CSC](how-to-create-new-user-account.md) if you do not have CSC user account yet.
1. Login to [MyCSC](http://my.csc.fi).
1. Click _Apply project membership_.

### Project manager again

1. Login to MyCSC if you have logged out.
1. Choose _Projects_ in the navigation menu on the left.
1. Choose the project to which you have invited new members.
1. Under Members, click Membership applications. Accept or deny new users. 

!!! Note

    No email is sent when a user clicks _Apply project membership_, so it is
    advisable to remind the project manager if approving the membership
    takes long.
