Basecamp Usage Guide

Jul 2, 2025

Summary

  • The meeting provided a step-by-step walkthrough on how to use Basecamp for project management, covering account setup, creating projects, inviting team members, task management, communication, file sharing, and notifications. No attendees, owners, or deadlines were specified.

Action Items

  • (No action items were assigned during the meeting.)

Basecamp Account Setup and Project Creation

  • Visit basecamp.com and sign up by providing an email address and creating a password.
  • After logging in, create a new project by naming it and clicking "create project."
  • Invite team members by entering their email addresses and sending invitations.

Setting Project Details and Goals

  • Within each project, use the "details" tab to add a description, goals, and deadlines to provide context for the team.

Task Management with To-Dos

  • Access the "to-dos" tab in a project to create new task lists and add specific tasks.
  • Assign tasks to team members, specify due dates, and optionally add notes or attachments for each task.

Communication and Messaging

  • Use the "message board" to send messages to the team, select recipients, and keep communication organized within the project.

File Sharing

  • In the "docs and files" section, upload files directly from your device to share with the team within the project.

Notifications and Private Messaging

  • Use the home screen for an overview of all projects and activities.
  • The "Hey" menu displays notifications and mentions.
  • Utilize pings for private one-to-one chats.

Decisions

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Open Questions / Follow-Ups

  • (No open questions or follow-ups were identified in the meeting.)