# Templates - Host and Services

Templates allow you to set a blueprint for a particular type of hosts or services. 

For instance, the company has a basic configuration for every swtich it uses, the administrator wants to set up a template to include that base config in every switch that will be added into the system, removing a lot of repetetive work. 

## Setting up a template

1. Enter "**Manage**" -> "**Configure**" -> "**Host/Service/Contact Templates**"

![Templates](/media/05_00_20_01_Templates.png)

2. Input desired options

3. Save the changes to the database.

During creation of the new host, service or contact, your template will be visible in this field:

![Templates](/media/05_00_20_02_Templates.png)