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# Clone Templates

Cloning a template allows businesses to duplicate an existing WhatsApp template and make modifications without starting from scratch. This is useful when creating variations of a message with minor ed

## **How to Clone a WhatsApp Template in QuickReply?**

1. In the **Templates** dashboard, find the template you want to duplicate.

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2. Click the **More Options (⋮) button** next to the template and select **Clone** from the dropdown menu.

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3. A new template draft will be created, but you can edit the template name and category.

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4. It will contain the same text and media as the original since it's a cloned version, but editing is possible for these too.

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5. Modify the content as needed and submit it for approval.

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