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# Update custom template contents and properties

# Update custom template contents and properties {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Improve the effectiveness of your custom template by updating its contents or
properties in App Engine Studio (AES).

## Before you begin

Role required: admin, app_template_author

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllApp EngineApp Engine Studio.
2. Select the Template tab.
3. Modify different aspects of the template to make them more useful to your needs.

   | Choice | Procedure |
   | Update the template contents | 1. Point to the custom template, select the More actions icon ( ![More actions icon.]()), and select Edit Template. 2. Modify the custom template by editing data, experience, logic and automation, or security. For more information, see the following topics: * [Modify application data tables](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/1WthbL~CAFpAdhGs8FwznA "Use Table Builder to modify data tables used in your application.") * [Add an application experience](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/YFyPnkNWeyV~9QVe5IxHSQ "Use App Engine Studio (AES) to add an experience to your app. Experiences are the interface, or wrapper, for how users interact with your app.") * [Add logic and automation](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/rM8ysRie1MDs7erpPUQeWA "Replace manual work by adding logic and automation to your app in App Engine Studio (AES).") * [Add application security](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/lGBiWQYGFF~Ys_U2gG0NFw "Control who is permitted to use or edit your application by configuring roles in App Engine Studio (AES).") {#manage-custom-template__ul_afg_xv3_nsb} 3. Select Save template. {#manage-custom-template__ol_pl5_4gk_ptb} |
   | Update the template properties | 1. Point to the custom template, select the More actions icon ( ![More actions icon.]()), and select Edit Properties. 2. Select General. 3. Modify aspects of the template. * To rename the custom template, update the Name field. * To rewrite the custom template description, update the Description field. * To replace the custom template logo, select Remove image and then add a new logo. {#manage-custom-template__ul_k5g_grf_qtb} 4. Select Save properties. {#manage-custom-template__ol_kmj_rpf_qtb} |
   | Update template sharing settings | 1. Point to the custom template, select the More actions icon ( ![More actions icon.]()), and select Edit Properties. 2. Select Sharing settings, and share the template in one of the following ways: 1. Share with some users or groups. 2. Share with all users and groups. {#manage-custom-template__ol_uzp_cvv_15b} 3. On the General tab, select Save properties. {#manage-custom-template__ol_fhv_3mv_15b} |
   | Update content on the Template details page | Note: Only templates created from scratch have a Template details page that you can edit. Templates created from existing templates don't have a Template details page to edit, so you aren't able to change items such as the header, tag line, or other template information. 1. Point to the custom template, select the More actions icon ( ![More actions icon.]()), and select Edit Properties. 2. Select Details page. 3. Update details about the template that help users understand its features and why they should choose this template for their application. 4. Select Save properties. {#manage-custom-template__ol_a2h_hsf_qtb} |
   | Delete the custom template | To delete the custom template, ensure you have administrator privileges or have permissions to delete. Select Delete template, type <kbd class="ph userinput">Delete</kbd> to confirm your choice, and select Delete. Note: To request delete permissions, contact your administrator. |
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