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# Convert an entry with template groups

Remote Desktop Manager allows you to convert an entry with [template groups](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/file/templates/creating-templates/#template-groups) and add preset sub connections to the converted main entry.

1. Open Remote Desktop Manager.
2. Right click on an entry and select ***Edit – Edit (Special Actions)***.
3. The ***Edit – Special Action Selection*** window opens.
4. Select ***Convert with Templates***.
5. Click ***OK***.

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6. The ***Entry Conversion with Template*** window opens.
7. Choose which ***entry parts*** you want to keep.
8. Click ***Add template sub entries***. You can also select ***Clear current sub entries*** if needed.
9. Select ***Shared*** or ***Local template***.
10. Click ***OK***. The entry has been converted.

    <figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_kb_KB6212.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### See also

[Devolutions Academy – Managing Template group in Remote Desktop Manager](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/page/2591777-managing-template-group-in-remote-desktop-manager?sid=eafdf417-3c0e-4cf3-9add-30ad83c24c2c\&sid_i=0)


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