# How to create collection template?

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To create a collection template, follow the steps below. It is mandatory to **create a collection template in the Publish Theme** to be able to select it on the collections. To create a collection template, go to Customization and click on Create Template.

* go to Customization and click on **Collections**

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* Click on **Create template**

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* Enter the name you want to use for creating the template

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* Go to the admin panel and click on the **Collections** for which you created the template.

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* Select the template you created

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