- The [instance level](admin_area/settings/visibility_and_access_controls.md#default-project-creation-protection).
- The [group level](group/index.md#default-project-creation-level).
1. Does not apply to subgroups.
1. Developers can push commits to the default branch of a new project only if the [default branch protection](group/index.md#changing-the-default-branch-protection-of-a-group) is set to "Partially protected" or "Not protected".