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title: "Creating a Board from Scratch in Ontraccr"
url: "https://help.ontraccr.com/en/article/creating-a-board-from-scratch-in-ontraccr"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-05-27T11:11:49.283Z"
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# Creating a Board from Scratch in Ontraccr

## 🛠️ **Creating a Board from Scratch in Ontraccr**  
 

### **Overview**

Boards in Ontraccr are customizable spaces to manage any kind of workflow — from project tracking to HR to procurement. If you want full control over the layout, statuses, and card design, you can create a board from scratch instead of using a template.

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## 🎯 **When to Use This**

Use this method when:

-   You need a **custom workflow** that doesn’t match a default template
-   You want to **define your own statuses** (columns) and **card design**
-   You need the board to be tied to a specific **division** in your company

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## **🧩 How to Create a Board from Scratch**

1.  **Click the ➕ Plus Icon next to the board title**  
    This opens the board creation panel.
2.  **Fill in the required fields:**  
    -   **Board Title**: Enter a name for your board (e.g., “Site Equipment Tracker”).
    -   **Division**: Select one or more divisions this board will belong to.
        -   *Note: If your company doesn't use divisions, it will default to the main division.*
    -   **Card Type**: Select a card design (e.g., “Job Candidate,” “Project Tracker,” “Project Bid”).
        -   *This determines the fields/questions inside each card.*
        -   If no card design exists, or you’d like to create a new one for a board please refer to this article
3.  **Define Statuses (Columns)** *(Optional)*   
    -   Type a status name and hit Enter.
    -   Add as many as you need (e.g., "New", "In Progress", "Complete").
    -   These statuses will appear as columns in the board layout.
4.  **Click “Submit.”**  
    Your board will be created and accessible from the board list.

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## ✅ **Example Use Case**

Let’s say you're building a **custom HR Onboarding Tracker**:

-   **Title**: "HR Onboarding"
-   **Division**: "Human Resources"
-   **Card Type**: "Job Candidate"
-   **Statuses**: “Orientation Scheduled,” “Training in Progress,” “Certifications Complete,” “Ready for Deployment”

This gives you a board tailored to your onboarding flow with relevant fields and stages.

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## 🧠 **Tips & Edge Cases**

-   You can always **edit statuses or board settings later** if you change your mind.
-   The **card design you pick is locked in** for that board — choose one that suits your workflow.
-   If you're not sure which card type to use, check with your Ontraccr admin or review existing templates for inspiration.