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Duplicate a template

Duplicating templates

To duplicate a template in Tallyfy, just click the More menu (three dots) on any template card and select Duplicate. That’s it. You’ll have an exact copy of your template ready to customize - perfect when you need a slightly different version of a process or want to test changes without touching the original.

What you need for duplication

  • Permission to access the template you want to copy
  • Permission to create new templates in your account
  • To know what gets copied and what doesn’t (see below)

Why duplicate templates?

  • Save time: Skip rebuilding similar templates from scratch - you’ll save 2-3 hours per template
  • Keep consistency: Start with the same foundation but tweak for specific needs
  • Create versions: Different teams often need their own spin (think Sales vs. Marketing onboarding)
  • Test changes safely: Experiment on the copy - your original template in Tallyfy stays untouched
  • Keep old versions: Archive what’s working while you develop something new

Duplication process

Here’s how to make a copy:

  1. Go to the Library section where your templates live in Tallyfy
  2. Find the template you want to copy
  3. Click the More menu (three dots icon) on the template card
  4. Choose Duplicate from the menu
  5. Give your copy a clear name - adding “Copy” or a version number really helps (like “Client Onboarding - Marketing Team Copy”)
  6. Click Duplicate - done in under 30 seconds

What gets copied

Good news - almost everything comes along for the ride:

  • All the steps in the same order
  • Every task description and instruction you wrote
  • All form fields and their settings
  • Your conditional logic (rules) and automations
  • Task assignments (if you set them in the original template)
  • Any dependencies between steps (like when Step 2 waits for Step 1)
  • The template description

What doesn’t get copied

A few things start fresh with your copy:

  • Tags: You’ll need to add these again
  • Webhooks: These don’t carry over from the original
  • Internal IDs (Aliases): Every field and step gets brand new IDs (only matters if you’ve connected external tools using these specific IDs)
  • History: Your copy starts with a clean slate - no activity logs
  • Template ID: The copy gets its own unique ID in Tallyfy

Simple enough.

After duplicating

Once you’ve made your copy, here’s what to do next:

  1. Check the new template - make sure everything looks right
  2. Add any tags you need to organize it
  3. Set up webhooks again if your copy needs them
  4. Got external tools using the old template’s field IDs? Update them to point to the new ones
  5. Now make whatever changes you had in mind

Tasks > How to duplicate or clone tasks

Duplicate or clone tasks in Tallyfy to quickly create similar tasks with the same settings and form fields while saving time on repetitive task creation in your workflows.

Documenting > Templates

Tallyfy templates function as strategic reusable blueprints that standardize business processes by defining workflow steps structure and logic to ensure consistent quality execution across organizations while enabling customization for specific instances and providing comprehensive benefits including improved training efficiency reduced errors and scalable operations management.

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Template settings can be configured through the Settings button to customize how templates work control access permissions organize content and manage general actions like copying archiving and printing.

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Tallyfy offers three template creation methods including starting from scratch using AI assistance or uploading existing documents with templates serving as reusable blueprints that can reduce process time by 40% while AI optimization restructures content for better digital execution and exact import options preserve compliance requirements.