#Workspaces & Projects FAQs - Common Questions
This section answers common questions about how workspaces and projects are structured in Hawzu and how teams should use them.
#What is a workspace?
A workspace is the top-level container in Hawzu.
It represents an organization or team and contains:
- Multiple projects
- Workspace-level users, roles, and groups
- Shared configuration such as custom fields, parameters, shared steps, and integrations
All work in Hawzu happens inside a workspace.
#What is a project?
A project represents a specific application, product, or system under test.
Each project contains its own:
- Test case repository
- Test runs and executions
- Releases
- Defects
- Project-level configuration
Projects are always created inside a workspace.
#What’s the difference between a workspace and a project?
Workspace
- Organizational boundary
- Manages users, roles, and shared configuration
- Can contain multiple projects
- Enables cross-project visibility
Project
- Focused testing scope for a single application or product
- Contains test cases, executions, releases, and defects
- Has its own project-level roles and settings
Think of the workspace as who and how, and the project as what you are testing.
#How do I create a new project?
To create a new project:
- Navigate to your workspace
- Open the Projects section
- Click Create Project
- Enter the project name and description
- Click Create
Project creation is available only to users with the appropriate workspace permissions.
#Can I move test cases between projects?
No.
Test cases are project-scoped and cannot be moved between projects.
If you need similar test cases in another project, you can:
- Recreate them manually
- Use export/import workflows
- Use shared steps and parameters to reduce duplication
This design keeps projects isolated and easier to manage.
#Can users access multiple projects in the same workspace?
Yes.
Users can:
- Belong to a workspace
- Have access to one or more projects
- Have different roles in different projects
Access is controlled using workspace roles, project roles, and groups.
#How do I delete a project?
Project deletion is typically restricted to workspace administrators.
Deleting a project will permanently remove:
- Test cases
- Test runs and executions
- Releases
- Defects
- Project-specific configuration
If you need a project removed, contact your workspace administrator and ensure the data is no longer required.
#Can I view data across multiple projects?
Yes.
Hawzu allows:
- Workspace-level views for executions, defects, and analytics
- Project-level views for focused work
This makes it easy to monitor progress across teams while still working project by project.
#When should I create a new project?
Create a new project when:
- You are testing a different application or service
- You want isolated test data and execution history
- Different teams own different systems
- Release cycles and reporting should be separate
Avoid creating projects solely for minor variations — use folders, suites, and tags instead.
#Still confused about structure?
If you’re unsure how to structure your workspace:
You can always restructure later as your testing process evolves.