> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.oviond.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Apply template

> Use a template to spin up a new project.

Using a template creates a **brand-new project** from its pages, widgets, and settings, then wires the widgets to the client you choose.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the template">
    From the [Templates](/templates/list) screen, open the template you want. This shows a preview of its pages and widgets.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Use template">
    In the preview, click **Use template** to open the slide-over.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a client">
    Pick the **Client** the new project belongs to. You can only create a project for a client you have permission to edit.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name the project">
    Enter a **Name** for the new project. It's pre-filled with the template's name.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create project">
    Click **Create project**. Oviond copies every page and widget into a new project, applies the client's theme, and opens the project so you can finish wiring its data.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What happens on create

* A new project is created and assigned to the chosen client.
* Pages and widgets are copied from the template.
* The new project inherits the **client's theme** (`theme_id`) when the client has one set.
* Widgets that need a data connection use the new project's client.

<Tip>
  Set a **Client theme** in the client's settings before you create projects from templates, and every new project starts on-brand automatically. See [Apply Theme](/themes/apply).
</Tip>