> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.socialglow.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # How to Create a Template # How to Create a Template of Posts This is usually the beginning step to getting your posts scheduled to your group, so let's get started by creating your first script of posts in a template. You can watch the full video tutorial or continue reading for written instructions. ${frame}[Video Guide About Templates](https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/9awugb8m4k?videoFoam=true) ### Create a Template * From the left hand menu, click **Templates,** then **Create New Template**. * Give your template a name. Your group members will not see this title. Click **Create Template.** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8a7f9756357e2000/download-5_1ly56q3.png) * A new window will pop up, click **Create Post.** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8a7f9756357e2000/screenshot-380_s1uss8.png) ### Adding Posts to your Template: Click the **Add New Post** button ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8a7f9756357e2000/screenshot-360_1wf7n3k.png) There are 2 different post type options given here: **Add Media** and **Video Link/Live Stream.** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/create-post-sgpng_8i12iv.png) 1. **Add Media** (This is the default option) *Select this option if you want to create a post that includes any type of media such as:* * Pictures * Videos * GIFs | Use the Upload Media section to upload your video, picture, or GIF files to the post. You can add multiple to a single post. You can add any text, website links and/or video links directly in the Message box. The system will generate a preview of a link once posted. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/create-post-sg-add-mediapng_17l207l.png) Want to add a thumbnail for your uploaded video? Use the **Add Cover** tool to upload your preferred picture - this picture will show as the thumbnail folks see before clicking *play* on that video. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/screenshot-2101_gg94i8.png) 2. **Video Link/Live Stream** *Select this option if you are scheduling a post notifying your group members when you are streaming live. * For the Video Link/Live Stream section, you would enter the link of the location you'll be streaming at (such as a YouTube live event link, or Zoom meeting link). | For more information on scheduling a Live stream: [Click to view article here](/en/article/schedule-ahead-a-live-video-stream-using-youtube-schedule-a-post-for-a-live-video-g0b66e/) ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/create-post-video-link-live-vi_4pt1rc.png) After your post information has been filled out: * Designate each post with the * Day and Time* you want that post to be published. * Select your preferred Comment settings. * Click **Create Post.** || *The Day is not the date of the month*, but rather notes the order of your posts. For example, if you have a 3 days of scheduled posts , Day 1 would post the first day of posts, Day 2 would post the second day, and Day 3 the final day. Later, when you schedule this template to post to a group, you will choose the actual date you want your posts to begin posting on![] ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8a7f9756357e2000/screenshot-382rz_10drxpp.png) That post will now be listed in that template, labeled with the Day and Time you had selected. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8a7f9756357e2000/screenshot-383_nelkj4.png) Learn more about ways you can further customize your template here: * [How to Add Scheduled Comments to Your Posts](https://help.socialglow.com/en/article/how-to-schedule-comments-1ctnrzk/?bust=1674939413358) * [How to Use Replacement Tokens](https://help.socialglow.com/en/article/how-to-use-replacement-tokens-u1myhp/?bust=1674939385181) Once your template is completed, you are ready to schedule it to your SocialGlow group: * [Automate your Group with Templates](https://help.socialglow.com/en/article/how-to-schedule-a-template-to-a-group-d3nd8o/)