> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/knowledge-base/how-to-articles/multiple-types-connections/host-with-templates.md).

# Host with templates

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](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/file/templates/) 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***.

   <figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_kb_KB2200.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
3. Select the ***Host Session*** entry type. It should be located in the ***Session*** section, under ***General***. Click ***OK*** to create the new entry.

   <figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_kb_KB2201.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
4. In ***General***, go to the ***Advanced*** tab and click on ***Select Templates***.

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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.

   <figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_kb_KB2202.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
6. When you have completed your selection, click ***OK***. The templates will then be added to your host session.

   <figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_kb_KB4270.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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.

   <figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_kb_KB4271.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
9. Click ***OK*** after having selected the template. Your session will launch using the information provided in the template configuration.


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