# Assigning a template to a host pool (Azure Virtual Desktop)

When you create a host pool and set its provisioning type as Template, you need to assign an existing template to it. This can be done when you create or modify a host pool, or you can assign a template to a host pool on the **Templates** tab.

To assign a template to a host pool:

1. Select a template and click **Tasks** > **Assign to host pool**.
2. Click **Tasks** > **Assign to pool**. A wizard opens.
3. On the **Versions** page, select the template version that will be assigned to the host pool.
4. (Optional) On the **Host pool** page, select the host pools that you want to recreate on schedule and click the **Configure** button. You will see a dialog that allows you to schedule recreation. Configure the schedule according to your needs and click **Next**.
5. Click **Finish**.

To remove a template from a host pool:

1. Select a template and click **Tasks** > **Remove from host pool**.
2. The **Remove from Host Pool** dialog opens listing all host pools using the selected template.
3. Select one or more host pools to remove the template from and click **OK**.
4. Note that if a host pool has hosts, they will be removed. You will see a message and need to confirm the removal.
5. If one or more host pools are being locked by another administrator, you will also see a message and will have to repeat the operation later when a pool is unlocked.


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