# Creating a session template


A session template is required to create sessions within the console. The session template sets the parameters and details of the session.

1. Go to the **Session templates** page.

1. Select the **Create template** button.  
![\[Session templates interface showing three templates with Linux and Windows options.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/dcv/latest/access-console/images/session-template.png)

1. Enter the information in the **Configure template details** page.

   This page chooses the parameters of your session template. These parameters define the details of the session and create boundaries for what kind of hosts a session can be created on. See [Session template details](session-templates.md#session-template-details) for more information.

1. Assign users or user groups to the session template.

   You can assign a session template for existing users or groups when creating sessions. You can do this either during template creation or after a template has already been created. For more information, see [Assigning a session template to users or groups](assigning-session-template.md).

1. Select the **Next** button.

1. Review the template details for accuracy. To change the template, select **Edit** to go back to the **Configure template details** page.

1. Select the **Create template** button.