> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/working-with-services/cloning-an-existing-service.md).

# 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](/product-documentation/patchworks-services/working-with-services/the-services-list.md):

<figure><img src="/files/yr8fjq0Kzt6Vpm41Tum4" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
Please see [accessing services](/product-documentation/patchworks-services/working-with-services/accessing-services.md) if you're not sure how to get to this point.
{% endhint %}

**Step 2**\
Click the ellipsis icon associated with the service to be cloned:\
\
![](/files/vaE0jBmWok5s3jkP7UDh)

**Step 3**\
When prompted, confirm that you wish to complete this operation:\
\
![](/files/MCGHCFivkeTEbcxRFAL5)

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

<figure><img src="/files/lIuXwWuFvW0xruqMAwtL" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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