> 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/ribbon-menu-bar/administration/templates.md).

# Templates

Templates are useful to have predefined values when creating an entry in Remote Desktop Manager. Use templates to:

* Add preconfigured entries.
* Use with the Quick connect feature.
* Open entries as a template.
* Create [password policies](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/file/templates/password-templates/).

To access and manage templates, navigate to ***File – Templates***.

It is possible to create local and database templates.

* Local templates are saved in the Remote Desktop Manager configuration file. They are available only to the current user of the machine.
* Database templates are saved in the database. They are available to all users of the workspace.

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By default, standard users cannot create or manage templates. To allow users to create or manage templates, the permission must be granted to users using the ***Administration*** – ***Templates*** section of the [system permissions](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/system-permissions/).
{% endhint %}

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### Availability

When creating or editing a template, its availability can be specified in the ***Template settings***.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6094_2024_3.png)

### Usage

Templates can be used in the following cases:

#### Create an entry

By default, when creating an entry of a type that has templates configured for, the user is prompted for a template to use. This behavior can be modified in the [System Settings](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/system-settings/).

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6095_2024_3.png)

The template can be selected before creating the entry as well. Use the ***Template*** section of the ***Add new entry*** window.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6096_2024_3.png)

#### Run a Quick connect session

Templates can be used with the ***Quick connect*** feature. For example, the same template can be used to connect to different hosts.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6097_2024_3.png)
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### Availability

When creating a template, its availability can be specified in the ***Template settings***.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMM4124_2025_2.png)

### Usage

#### Create an entry

To use the template when creating an entry, click on ***Add new entry*** – ***Template***. You can then create an entry based on the selected template.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMM4125_2025_2.png)

#### Run a Quick connect session

Templates can be used with the ***Quick connect*** feature. For example, the same template can be used to connect to different hosts.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMM4126_2025_2.png)
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#### See also

* [Devolutions Academy - Create and manage entry templates](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/path/1925039/activity/2667190)


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