# Create a Virtual Machine from a Template
## Overview
To simplify creating a virtual machine (VM), you can use a pre-built VM template from a catalog.
## Procedure
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**Step 1:** On the **Virtual Data Center** dashboard screen, click the card of the virtual data center you want to explore, and from the left panel, select **Virtual Machines**.
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**Step 2:** Select **Card View\Grid View** to view the virtual machines
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**Step 3:** Click **New VM**.
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**Step 4:** In the *New VM* dialog box, enter a **Name**, **Computer Name,** and **Description** for your VM.
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**Attention:**
* **Name** is a name to identify the VM, **Computer Name** is the host name of the VM.
* The **Computer Name** is copied from the **Name** field but can contain only alphanumeric characters and hyphens, so you may need to edit it if your VM **Name** contains spaces or special characters.
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**Step 5:** From the **Type** radio buttons, select **From Template**.
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**Step 6:** Select the **Power on** check-box. If you want the VM to power on right after its creation,
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**Step 7:** In the ***Templates*** section, select the template you want to use for your VM, depending on your requirement (OS type and VM size).
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**Step 8:** Select **Storage Policy**
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**Step 9:** Select **Network**, **Network adapter Type**, **IP mode** for VM
**Attention**: If using the Linux template, you can change the default password or SSH public key (optional)
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**Step 10:** Click **OK** to save the virtual machine's settings and start the creation process.
**Attention:**
* After the creation is completed using a Windows template, you will see this screen in the first boot.
* Remember: **DO NOT TOUCH** on anything. Let it be completed by itself.
**Attention:**
* Just wait for it to restart (about 3 minutes) to apply your specific configuration (IP, hostname,…).
* When you see the Login screen, you can get control from now.
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