# How to apply a schedule template

**For:** Manager
**You'll need:** At least one schedule template — see {doc}`/plan-schedules/schedule-templates/create-a-schedule-template`.

Generate a week's or month's worth of shifts from a saved template in one click. Week templates align by weekday; month templates align by ordinal weekday (e.g. "second Tuesday").

## Pick the template

1. In the toolbar, open the **'Template'** dropdown.
2. Choose the template you want to apply.

Your selection is remembered between sessions.

## Apply it

1. Click **'Apply template'**.

The shifts inside the template are generated into the visible date range. A success toast confirms how many shifts were created.

```{warning}
Applying a template adds new shifts; it doesn't replace what's already there. If you apply twice, you'll get duplicates — use {doc}`undo-the-last-template-apply` if you need to back out.
```

## Verify it worked

New shift blocks appear on the calendar matching the template's pattern.

## Related

- {doc}`undo-the-last-template-apply`
- {doc}`/plan-schedules/schedule-templates/index`
- {doc}`/plan-schedules/template-calendar/index`