# Manage Project Data Sources

**Requirements**:

* If [project equalization](/SaaS/govern/secure-your-data/projects-and-purpose-based-access-control/equalized-access.md) or [masked joins](/SaaS/govern/secure-your-data/projects-and-purpose-based-access-control/masked-joins.md) is enabled, you must own the project.
* If a purpose has been added to and approved for the project, you must have the `GOVERNANCE` or `PROJECT_MANAGEMENT` Immuta permission.
* Otherwise, you must be a project member.

## Add data sources to a project

1. Navigate to the **Project Overview** tab.
2. Click the **Add Data Sources** button.
3. Start typing the **name of a data source** you'd like to include in the project.
4. Select the **data source** from the list of auto-completed options in the dropdown menu.
5. Repeat this process to add additional data sources to the list. You can remove them using the **more options** icon.
6. Opt to re-equalize the project by clicking the **toggle** on.
7. When complete, click the **Save** button.

## Add data sources by purpose

You can automatically add all data sources to a project that contain a **Limit usage to purpose** policy that matches the purpose of that project.

1. Select a **Project**, and click the **Add Data Sources** button.
2. Click **Add By Purpose**.
3. All data sources matching the project's purpose(s) will populate. Review this list, and then click **Save**.

## Bulk add data sources to a project

1. Navigate to the **Data Sources** page.
2. Select the **checkboxes** for the data sources you want in a project.
3. Select the bulk action **Add To Current Project** to add to your current project or **Add To New Project**.
4. If you select **Add To New Project**, create the project on the next page:
   1. Enter the project name and description in the text boxes.
   2. Opt to add a purpose to the project using the dropdown.
   3. Select any additional data sources to include from the dropdown.
   4. Click **Create**.


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