# 5050 init

> Create a project and link this directory to it.

Create a project and link this directory to it.

## Usage

```sh
5050 init [-n NAME]
```

## Flags

| Flag | Meaning |
|---|---|
| `-n, --name NAME` | Project name (asked for when omitted on a terminal) |

## Details

- Creates the project with a `production` environment and links the current directory, so later commands know where to act.
- Run `5050 up --new` next to create a service from this directory.

## Examples

```sh
5050 init -n shop
```

## Railway equivalent

`railway init` works the same way through the [railway alias](https://5050cloud.com/docs/cli/railway-alias).

Every command also accepts the [global options](https://5050cloud.com/docs/cli/global-options).