How To Set The Default Project In Payrun
Noah Parker18 Jun 2026
Keeping a default project in place helps maintain an organized workspace and ensures tasks always have a designated project when they need to be managed or moved across boards.
Payrun allows administrators to select a project as the system's default project directly from the Project Settings page.
Access The Project Settings
Sign in to your Payrun account.
From the left sidebar, click Settings.
Select Projects from the Settings menu.
The Projects page will open, displaying project statuses and default project settings.
Choose A Default Project
Under the Default Project section, you will see the currently assigned default project in the Project dropdown field.
Click the Project dropdown.
Review the available projects in the list.
Select the project you want to use as the default.
Available projects may include active company projects as well as sample projects created during setup.
Save The New Default Project
After selecting the desired project:
Click Save.
Your default project will be changed.
Once saved, the selected project becomes the new default project for your workspace.
What Happens After Setting A Default Project?
A default project serves as the system's designated project for task management. It helps ensure tasks always have a valid destination and supports smooth project organization across boards.
Benefits include:
Better task organization
Consistent project management workflows
Easier movement of tasks between boards
Reduced risk of unassigned tasks
Important Things To Know
Only projects available in your workspace can be selected.
A default project must always be assigned.
The active default project cannot be deleted until another project is selected as the default.
Changes take effect immediately after saving.
Conclusion
Setting a default project in Payrun only takes a few clicks but plays an important role in keeping projects and tasks organized. By selecting a dedicated default project, your team can manage tasks more efficiently and maintain a structured workflow across the entire workspace.