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# Apply template to a blank project in project workspace

# Apply template to a blank project in project workspace {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

When you create a new project in the project workspace, you can apply a
template.

## Before you begin

Role required: it_project_manager

## About this task

A project created from the off-schedule project template honors the off-schedule tasks and adjusts the dates according to the given start date.

When applying a template to a project, the project state is set to the
default state. Activate the default project state (pm_project.state = -5), and use
it as the default value as it is Out Of The Box. You can update the label for the
State field to meet your requirements if
Pending doesn't fit well.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllProjectProjectsProject Workspace.
2. In the project workspace header, click New Project button on My Projects Space page.
3. Enter the project name, select the start date, and select a template in Create Project dialog box.
4. Click OK.
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**Related concepts**   

* [Project template configuration](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/AvMLm0tkXtWpZ6hm4WIsKA "The Project Template Configuration list defines the items that are included in a template.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Create a project template](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/I_SoFn4upE8toZ_1qjemsA "You can create a template from an existing template or a project.")
* [Add an attachment to a project template](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/PlUcTspRUVAlIXkbQOB5XA "Attach a file to a project template just as you can attach a file to a project or task.")
* [Apply a template on the Project form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qRjWEpqqQEzRs8W2kN5gmw "While creating a project using the Project form, you can apply a project template to include project tasks and subtasks, attachments, checklists, and other project information. You can apply a project template to a new project or an existing project.")
* [Apply template to an existing project](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/hPOUcFIUlrP241~zx9yA5g "Apply one or multiple project templates to an existing project from the project form or Planning Console.")
* [Define a project](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/mLph4yPyxAMYWLRihvI6yQ "Define important aspects of your Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project such as the duration, estimated cost, and net value to your organization to efficiently track the project's progress.")

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