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# Host with templates

Create a Host Session entry that prompts you to choose a connection template at launch time in Remote Desktop Manager.

A ***Host Session*** entry will let you use templates to connect to the host. It will prompt you to choose which template to use to launch the host.

### Create and launch a Host Session entry with templates

1. Create one or multiple [Templates](/rdm/ribbon-menu-bar/administration/templates.md) via the ***File – Templates – Entry Templates*** menu. You may need to use variables like `$HOST$` for the host name as well as `$USERNAME$` and `$PASSWORD$` for the username and password respectively.
2. Go to ***Edit – New Entry – Add Session***.
3. Select the ***Host Session*** entry type. It should be located in the ***Session*** section, under ***General***. Click ***OK*** to create the new entry.
4. In ***General***, go to the ***Advanced*** tab and click on ***Select Templates***.
5. Select the template(s) to add to your host session. To select multiple templates, hold down the <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> key while making your selection.
6. When you have completed your selection, click ***OK***. The templates will then be added to your host session.
7. Finish configuring your entry, then click ***OK*** to save your changes.
8. Launch your host session. You will be prompted to select the appropriate template to launch the session.
9. Click ***OK*** after having selected the template. Your session will launch using the information provided in the template configuration.


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