# Import an existing project

You can also create a project by importing existing source. 

The plugin checks if "algo-package.json" file is available at the project root or not and accordingly it enables or disables "Algorand" function.

1. Create a file "**algo-package.json**" in the project root folder with the following content.

```
{
  "name": "<project_name>",
  "version": "<version>"
}
```

&#x20;    **Note:** Replace \<project\_name> and \<version> with actual values.&#x20;

2\. To import the source, click on File > New > Project From Existing Source.

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3\. Select the existing source root folder. Click next.

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4\. Now you should see, "Algorand" menu option in the project popup menu. If you don't see the menu item, wait for sometime or restart the IDE.

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