Create document template categories

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title: Create document template categories
description: As a contract configurator, create document template categories to easily identify similar documents and find the correct document template more easily. For example, a document template category of NDA-Japan could group non-disclosure agreements for Japan.
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# Create document template categories

As a contract configurator, create document template categories to easily identify similar documents and find the correct document template more easily. For example, a document template category of NDA-Japan could group non-disclosure agreements for Japan.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_cm\_core.contract\_config

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Document Templates** > **Document Template Categories**.

2.  Select **New**.

3.  In the **Name** field, enter the name for the category.

4.  Select **Active** to make the category active.

    \[Omitted image "cmpro-temp-catg.png"\] Alt text: Activate Document template category.

5.  Select **Submit** to save the category.


## Result

The document template category is activated and can be associated with a document template.