--- title: Enforcing Naming Conventions and Access Governance description: Implement best practices for naming conventions and access governance in Asana to enhance clarity and maintain security. --- [Skip to content](https://help.cirface.com/en/knowledge/enforcing-naming-conventions-and-access-governance#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Support Ticket](https://help.cirface.com/en/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![Cirface\_Blue Yellow - 1920](https://help.cirface.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cirface/%5BCirface%5D%20Logo%20and%20Branding/Cirface_Blue%20Yellow%20-%201920.png?width=150&height=60&name=Cirface_Blue%20Yellow%20-%201920.png)](https://help.cirface.com/en/knowledge?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Support Ticket](https://help.cirface.com/en/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - [Contact us](https://cirface.com/contact) [Contact us](https://cirface.com/contact) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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Consider the following practices:​ - **Use Action-Oriented Titles:** Start task names with verbs to clearly indicate the required action (e.g., "Draft Q2 Report" instead of "Q2 Report"). ​[Asana Forum+3Asana Forum+3Asana Help Center+3](https://forum.asana.com/t/what-are-some-of-your-asana-conventions/804?utm_source=chatgpt.com) - **Include Relevant Details:** Incorporate dates, departments, or project identifiers to provide context (e.g., "Marketing - Campaign Launch - May 2025"). - **Standardize Formatting:** Decide on a consistent format for capitalization, punctuation, and abbreviations to maintain uniformity across tasks and projects. - **Document Conventions:** Create a reference guide outlining your naming standards and make it accessible to all team members. --- #### Access Governance Proper access governance ensures that users have appropriate permissions, safeguarding sensitive data. Key practices include:​ - **Role-Based Permissions:** Assign roles such as Super Admin, Admin, Member, or Guest based on the user's responsibilities. ​[Asana](https://asana.com/features/admin-security/permissions?utm_source=chatgpt.com) - **Project Visibility Settings:** Set projects to private or public as needed, and control who can view or edit content within each project. - **Guest Access Management:** Limit guest users to specific projects or tasks to prevent unauthorized access to broader organizational information. - **Regular Audits:** Periodically review user access levels and project permissions to ensure they align with current roles and responsibilities. --- #### Implementation Tips - **Use Templates:** Develop project templates that incorporate your naming conventions and access settings to streamline new project creation. - **Training:** Educate team members on the importance of naming conventions and access governance to foster adherence to established standards. - **Monitoring:** Utilize Asana's reporting tools to monitor compliance with naming and access protocols, addressing deviations promptly. - 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