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# Developing templates for custom dashboards (DEPRECATED) **(FREE)**
> [Deprecated](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/346541) in GitLab 14.7.
WARNING:
This feature is in its end-of-life process. It is [deprecated ](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/346541 )
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in GitLab 14.7, and is planned for removal in GitLab 16.0.
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GitLab provides a template to make it easier for you to create templates for
[custom dashboards ](index.md ). Templates provide helpful guidance and
commented-out examples you can use.
## Apply a dashboard template
Navigate to the browser-based editor of your choice:
- In the **Repository view** :
1. Navigate to ** {doc-text}** **Repository > Files** .
1. Click ** {plus}** **Add to tree** and select **New file** ,
then click **Select a template type** to see a list of available templates:
![Metrics dashboard template selection ](img/metrics_dashboard_template_selection_v13_3.png )
- In the ** [Web IDE ](../../../user/project/web_ide/index.md )**:
1. Click **Web IDE** when viewing your repository.
1. Click ** {doc-new}** **New file** , then click **Choose a template** to see a list of available templates:
![Metrics dashboard template selection WebIDE ](img/metrics_dashboard_template_selection_web_ide_v13_3.png )
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## Custom dashboard templates **(PREMIUM SELF)**
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To enable and use a custom dashboard templates on your GitLab instance, read the
[guide for creating custom templates ](../../../user/admin_area/settings/instance_template_repository.md ).