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# Create an inventory template

# Create an inventory template {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read  
Create an inventory template in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application to represent a configuration of the created inventory model.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ni_core.inventory_admin, and sn_ni_core.inventory_template_manager

## About this task

A network inventory template contains a set of detailed business guidance rules from a telecommunications provider. These rules state how the equipment configurations should be generated, based on certain operating requirements. When you create an inventory template, it creates a template in the Inventory Templates \[sn_ni_core_inventory_template\] table. To learn more about inventory templates, see the following topics:

* [Network inventory templates](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/LbxiqTxO6BqybMrrluDIJA "You define the network inventory templates that contain the business guidance rules from a telecommunications provider in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.")
* [Create inventory template relationship](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/iyGxS5aOOANu_ZCCcGbv7g "Use this sequence as a guide when creating inventory templates for your equipment and establishing the proper template relationships in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.")
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesNetwork Inventory Workspace.
2. Select the list icon (![List icon.]()), and then go to Network Inventory TemplatesInventory Templates.
3. Select New.
4. On the Details tab, fill in the general information to create an inventory template.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Manufacturer-assigned name for this inventory template, as specified by the model manager. |
   | Inventory model | List of all product models related to the Telecommunications Network Inventory. Select the search icon (![Search icon.]()) and select a model. To learn more, see [Create inventory models](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/nc25yxLMMjHEnPV6HtY1KQ "As an inventory catalog manager, you can use a series of forms to define the metadata for each network model in the Telecommunications Network Inventory. During this process, you also specify the relationships between each of these models."). |
   | Default field values | Default template where the default CI attribute values can be defined. The values in the list depend on the selected inventory model. Select the search icon (![Search icon.]()) and select a type code. To learn more, see [Create a default template](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/FgFDCcQomFAyMeiqPCR6oQ "Create a default template in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application to capture the default attribute definition for a specific configuration item (CI) class."). |
   | Version | Version of the template |
   | Parent bandwidth | Bandwidth of the parent product model. Note: This attribute is only visible when you select a logical connection model and that has a relationship type as Logical Connection to Channel. |
   | Child bandwidth | Bandwidth of the child product model. Note: This attribute is only visible when you select a logical connection model and that has a relationship type as Logical Connection to Channel. |
   [Table 1. Inventory Template]

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5. To add attachments, such as graphics or documents, select the attachment icon (![Attachment icon.]()).
6. Select Save.  
   The Related Templates tabs appear next to the Details tab where you can view, add, update, and delete the related templates. You can also add a related template under a related template.  
   Note:  
   1. If you've defined the network model relationship between the rack and slot, equipment and slot, equipment and interface, interface card and slot, or interface card and interface,the slots and interfaces are automatically created under the Related Templates for the equipment or interface cards. Otherwise, manually add using New.
   2. Add shelves/equipment to racks or shelves in the Related Templatestab of each created rack unit or slots. You can also add equipment to each shelf. To learn more, see [Related templates form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/kFC4Scau4Z7IEaZmbTWqag "The Related templates form enables you to understand all fields of the related templates tab for slots, equipment, and shelves.").
   3. You can update the naming pattern of each template directly from the Name Pattern column under the related templates. The name pattern of the created slots or interfaces is fetched from the default pattern of the models. To learn more, see [Inventory Model form - Information](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/V1a9tikoCh6I8zEql7tJRA "The Information section of the Inventory Model form enables you to create, review, and modify the network asset details of a model.").
   4. To add an interface card in a slot, navigate to slotRelated TemplatesNew and fill in the required details.
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## What to do next

To delete a template, select the options icon (![Options icon.]()), and then select Delete.

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