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# How to Create and Publish a Template
To share your valuable automation expertise with the global Diaflow Community, you must convert your finished workflow into a publishable template and submit it for review.
## 1. Initiating Template Creation
There are two primary ways to start the template creation process:
### Option A: From the Community Profile Page
1. Navigate to your "**My Community Profile**" page.
2. Click the "**Create**" button located next to the **Sort by** menu.
3. A modal titled "**Create a Template**" will appear. It outlines the three main steps: Create a flow, convert it into a template, and publish your template.
4. Click "**Create a new flow**" inside the modal to be redirected to the Workflow Builder.
### Option B: From the Workflow Builder
1. Open the specific workflow you wish to convert into a template.
2. Click the three-dot menu (...) in the top right corner of the builder canvas.
3. Select "**Create template**" from the dropdown menu.
## 2. Converting Your Flow to a Template (Settings Popup)
Once you click "**Create template**," a Settings pop-up will appear, where you can fill in the details.
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***Note:** If your flow is currently unpublished, the system will automatically publish it before showing the pop-up. If it is already published, the pop-up will appear immediately.*
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**Criteria for submission:** Before submitting, make sure your template meets these quality standards:
* **Practical & Original:** Your template must be useful, unique, and not a copy of an existing template.
* **Clear Description:** Write a well-structured description so other users know exactly how to use it.
**Required Fields to Fill In:**
* **Name:** Enter a clear and descriptive name. Maximum 60 characters. *Example: "Project Manager Video Script".*
* **Categories:** Select relevant tags, such as Marketing or Finance, so users can easily find your template in the marketplace.
* **Description:** Provide a detailed guide on what the workflow does, its key benefits, and how to set it up.
## 3. Submitting for Review
* Once all required fields are complete, click the **Create** button.
* **Success message:** You will see a notification that says, *"Your template has been created successfully! We will review it soon. This usually takes a few days."*
The system will then redirect you back to your **My Community Profile** page. Your new template will appear there with the status **Waiting for review**.
## 4. Template Review Status Flow
After submission, your template will go through the following stages. You can check these statuses on your profile:
* **Waiting for review:** The template is in the queue.
* **In Review:** The Admin Team is actively checking its quality and functionality.
* **Public (Approved):** The Admin has approved your template. It is now visible on the Community page.
* **Need change (Rejected):** Issues were found, such as a broken flow or a missing description. *(You must edit the flow to fix the issues and resubmit it.)*
## 5. Template Approved
Once approved by the Diaflow team, the template will switch to **Public** status.
At this point, your template will appear on the Community page.
If you want to switch it to **Private** mode, see the [Managing Your Shared Templates guide](/workspace/community/template/managing-your-shared-templates.md).
#### Need help?
* *Need to make edits, fix a rejected template, or change its visibility? See* [*Managing Your Shared Templates.*](/workspace/community/template/managing-your-shared-templates.md)
* *Want to ensure your submission gets approved quickly? Review our* [*Community Template Submission Guidelines.*](/workspace/community/template/community-template-submission-guidelines.md)
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