# Cloning an existing service

## Introduction

If you need to add a service with similar attributes to one that already exists, you can clone an existing service and then edit the copy to make any required changes.

## The steps

**Step 1**\
Access the [services list](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/working-with-services/the-services-list):

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Please see [accessing services](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/working-with-services/accessing-services) if you're not sure how to get to this point.
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**Step 2**\
Click the ellipsis icon associated with the service to be cloned:\
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![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/5mpqoXPMbUuPa8JpCLWe/blobs/jqjTBoTvp1iCGh1NIY5a/clone%20service%20cropped.png)

**Step 3**\
When prompted, confirm that you wish to complete this operation:\
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![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/5mpqoXPMbUuPa8JpCLWe/blobs/uSTYV5pUXy1CxvvLFMRv/clone%20service%20confirm.png)

**Step 4**\
A copy of the selected service is added to the [services list](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/working-with-services/the-services-list) - you can identify it easily because the **type** column is blank - for example:

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**Step 5**\
Click this service to access details and update settings as needed.