Manage template activation

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title: Manage template activation
description: 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.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/application-development/app-engine-studio/manage-template-activation.html
release: australia
product: App Engine Studio
classification: app-engine-studio
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Use an app template, Create your app, Build, App Engine Studio, Developing your application, Classic app development, Building applications]
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# Manage template activation

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 **All** > **App Engine** > **Templates** > **App 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.
5.  Select **Update**.


**Parent Topic:**[Create your app using an application template](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/app-engine-studio/use-app-template.md)