Creating templates automatically

Last updated: May 4, 2026

This is the fastest and most common way to create templates.

You simply select a product base and apply a design to it, and Customily generates the template for you.

How to create a template automatically

  1. Go to the Start section

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  2. Click Create new product

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    Tip

    If you prefer to use an existing product instead of creating a new one, select “Use an existing product from store”.

    The process is the same — the template will be created and connected to the product you selected.

  3. Choose a Product Base (either from a POD or your won product bases)

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  4. Select the products Variants you want to offer

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  5. Choose the print areas where you want to apply a design (for example, front, back, or both)

  6. Click to add a design to each selected print area

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  7. Browse form your Designs or Customily designs and select one, and click Apply Design

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  8. Place the design within the print area:

    • Resize it

    • Reposition it within the boundaries

    • Confirm placement

  9. Click Next, this is the moment when your template is created.

At this point, Customily will:

  • Create the template

  • Create the product

  • Automatically connect them

Then, you’ll be taken to a screen to Preview Your Product Before Publishing.

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In this screen, you can:

  • Test the personalization experience

  • See how the product will look for shoppers

  • Edit product details, such as title, price, image gallery, etc.

From here, you can:

  • Save the product as a draft, or

  • Publish it to your store

Your product is now ready with personalization enabled, and the template will be available in your Templates section if you need to edit it later.