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# Manage template activation

# Manage template activation {#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

Manage template activation and deactivation to ensure that users creating apps in App Engine Studio (AES) have access to the
best application templates for their needs.

## Before you begin

Role required: app_template_admin

## About this task

App template admins manage the templates that are active in non-production instances
and determine which users can see and use those templates. Admins may want to
deactivate custom templates that deviate from company standards or don't suit the
needs of their users.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllApp EngineTemplatesApp Templates.
2. Select the template that you want to activate or deactivate.
3. To edit the template, select here in the message that appears.
4. Activate or deactivate the template.  
   * To activate the template, select the Active check box.
   * To deactivate the template, clear the Active check box.
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5. Select Update.

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