In this article, you will learn:

• What are VM templates for
• How to create a template
• How to manage templates
• How to create a new server from a template
• Frequently asked questions

Templates are used to quickly create several VPS with identical configuration and content. Using templates, you can configure one server and create new servers based on its current state at the time of template creation.

Follow these steps to create a virtual server template:

1. Log into the ON SunStone interface.
2. In the left menu, select Instances VMs.
3. Choose the server to make the template from.
4. Power Off the server.
5. Click the save button ().
6. Enter the Template name and click the Save template button.

If you need to edit the template, follow these steps:

1. Log into the ON SunStone interface.
2. In the left menu, select Templates VMs.
3. Choose the template you want to edit.
4. Click the blue Update button in the template header.
5. Edit the information and confirm with the Update button.

To delete a template, follow the same steps, but in step 4, click the red button with the icon instead.

Follow these steps to create a new server from the template:

1. Log into the ON SunStone interface.
2. In the left menu, select Instances VMs.
3. Click the green + button.
4. Select the template and click the Create button.

Question: How long after creation does a server created from a template normally remain in PENDING status?
Answer: Setting up a server from a template is usually a matter of a few minutes at most. If the PENDING status persists, you have probably exhausted all available addresses on the network interface. Buy more IP addresses or move the VPS to another network interface.