# Assigning a template to a host pool (VDI)

When you create VDI host pools, you can assign a template to a pool. This can be done when you create or modify a pool, or it can be done from the **Templates** tab.

To assign a template to a host pool:

1. On the **Templates** tab, select a template.
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 **Next** 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 pool**.
2. A dialog opens listing all host pools to which this template is assigned.
3. Select the host pools to remove the template from and click **OK**.

Note that if a host pool has hosts created from the template that you are removing, they will be removed as well. A message is displayed where you need to confirm the removal.


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