# How to make 360dialog templates

Creating 360dialog templates is very simple. Log in with your 360dialog details and then navigate to the 'Templates' tab. Here you will find a blue button with Add template. A pop-up will then open where you can start designing your new template. There are some basic concepts you need to understand before you start creating your first template. 

### Understanding the use of templates

Category: 

* Authentication 
* Utility 
* Marketing 

Allow category change: 

* Yes 
* No 

Template type: 

* Standard (text only) 
* Media & Interactive 

Languages: 

* Choose from multiple languages ​​that are supported by 360dialog or your platform. 

### Example

There are options to use variables in 360dialog, this allows you to make certain areas in your template dynamic. For reference this is how a Standard template would look like when using variables:

<figure><img src="/files/9ZZCEn2MRVC97Bzog9Op" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

If you click on Preview and submit, you will be directed to to the preview where you can test and see how your new template would look like.

<figure><img src="/files/aBW2Od8TQh50tkjGHEjz" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
Please note that this preview is only one option. There are several cases where you can use the template builder to your advantage when automating outbound messaging.&#x20;

If you want to know more about templates please read the [360dialog documentation](https://docs.360dialog.com/docs/insights/template-management-ui) for more information.
{% endhint %}

Submit template to save and use your template.


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