# Save an existing project template in the Infrastructure Composer console
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If you don't use local sync mode, you must export your template to save your changes. If you have local sync mode activated, manually saving your template is not required. Changes are automatically saved to your local machine.

**To save an existing project template**

1. From the Infrastructure Composer canvas, choose **Menu** to open the menu.

1. In the **Save** section, choose **Save template file**.

1. Provide a name for your template.

1. Select a location to save your template.

1. Choose **Save**.