---
title: Use a template
seotitle: Use an InfluxDB dashboard template
description: >
  Use an InfluxDB dashboard template to create a new InfluxDB dashboard.
v2.0/tags: [templates]
menu:
  v2_0:
    parent: Manage dashboard templates
weight: 202

---

To create a new dashboard from an InfluxDB dashboard template:

1. In the navigation menu on the left, select **Settings** > **Templates**.

    {{< nav-icon "settings" >}}

3. Select the [template type](/v2.0/visualize-data/templates/#dashboard-template-types).

    {{< img-hd src="/img/2-0-templates-type-select.png" alt="Select User Templates" />}}

4. Hover over the template you want to use and click **Create**.
   A notification appears confirming the dashboard was created.
5. Visit the **Dashboards** page to view the newly created dashboard.
