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# Credential Templates
### Create a credential template
Credential templates form the structure of verifiable credentials which Organisation Administrators issue to Holders. Organisation Administrators can create new credential templates by navigating to *Credentials* on the left-side menu of the SVX Portal, and selecting *Credential templates*.
After selecting the *Create credential template* button, you will be presented with a form on the left-side of the screen, and a preview of the final verifiable credential on the right. The form consists of the following fields:
* Template name
* Schema (listed are schemas made available to the Organisation by Tenant Administrators)
* Default credential card background colour
* Default credential card text colour
* Default credential card logo (Organisation Administrator can decide display a logo or not)
Once all required fields are complete select the *Create* button and the credential template will appear in a list with a designated version number.
> **Note** A schema forms the structure of the verifiable credential, allowing you to issue credentials that include information specific to a Holder.
### View and edit a credential template
Organisation Administrators can view a credential template by navigating to *Credentials* on the left-side menu of the SVX Portal, and selecting *Credential templates*. Locate the credential template in the list and select the horizontal ellipsis icon ⋯ alongside the template’s name to reveal menu options. Select *View template*. You will be presented with the following information:
* Credential preview
* Template name
* Template ID
* Schema
* Default credential background colour
* Default credential text card colour
* Default credential card logo
To edit the credential template, select *Edit template* from the horizontal ellipsis icon ⋯ alongside the template's name. The information will be presented as an editable form where you can update / change the following information:
* Template name
* Default credential background colour
* Default credential text card colour
* Default credential card logo
When complete, select *Save* to save changes, or *Cancel* to discard changes.
### Archive a credential template
To archive a credential template, navigate to *Credentials* on the left-side menu of the SVX Portal, and select *Credential templates*. Select the *Active templates* tab and locate the credential template in the list. Select the horizontal ellipsis icon ⋯ alongside the template’s name to reveal menu options. Select *Archive template* and confirm the archiving of the credential template via the modal window. The credential template will be removed from the Organisation, and will be moved to the *Archived templates* tab.
> **Note** *Archiving a credential template:* Credential templates can be reinstated if required and full functionality will be restored across the Organisation.
### Restore a credential template
To restore a credential template navigate to *Credentials* on the left-side menu of the SVX Portal, and select *Credential templates*. Locate the credential template in the *Archived templates* tab and select the horizontal ellipsis icon ⋯ alongside the template’s name to reveal menu options. Select *Restore* and confirm the reinstating of the credential template via the modal window. The credential template will be restored to the Organisation, and will be moved to the *Active templates* tab.