# How do I create a shift template?

In Kinmu, open Schedule, go to More actions › Settings › Shift templates, select New template, set the name, location and hours and select Create template.

Open in Kinmu: <https://my.kinmu.app/en/dashboard/shifts/settings?section=templates>

## On the web

1. ### Open **Schedule**

   On your phone, use the menu button to open the menu first.

   In the left menu.

   The shift planner opens on the current week.

2. ### Open the settings

   Open **More actions**, the three dots in the planner, and select **Settings**.

3. ### Open **Shift templates**

   Under **Planning**, open **Shift templates**.

   After you select it:

   ![New template button available in Shift templates](https://kinmu.app/help/en/k0019-03.webp)

4. ### Start a new template

   Select **New template**.

   After you select it:

   ![Name empty in New template](https://kinmu.app/help/en/k0019-04.webp)

5. ### Enter the name and location

   Complete **Name**, choose a **Color** and, in **Location**, keep **All locations** or choose one location.

   ![Name filled and Color selected in New template](https://kinmu.app/help/en/k0019-05.webp)

6. ### Set the hours

   Choose the start in **From** and the end in **To**. To include a break, turn on **Add a break** and complete **Break starts** and **Minutes**.

   ![From and To filled with Add a break enabled in New template](https://kinmu.app/help/en/k0019-06.webp)

   The summary shows the duration of the shift.

7. ### Create the template

   Select **Create template**.

   After you select the button, you see “Template ready — your next week is one step closer.” and the template appears in the list.

## If you don't see it

- **Schedule** needs the **Shifts** extension, turned on in **My company** › **Extensions**.
- Required roles: **Global Admin**, **Manager**.
- If you see “Check the start and end time.” or “The break must start and end inside the shift.”, adjust the hours before creating the template.

## Common questions

### How do I use the template to plan the week?

In **Schedule**, open a person’s day and select the template in **Templates**. The shift is added as a draft. When the week is ready, select **Publish week**.

### Can I create a night shift that ends the next day?

Yes. Set an end time earlier than the start time. The template shows “Ends the next day”.

## Result

The template appears in **Shift templates** with its hours. While **Available for planning** is on, you can use it in the planner.