> 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/virtual-environments/managing-virtual-environments-versions-and-flows/managing-virtual-environments/duplicating-a-virtual-environment.md). # Duplicating a virtual environment ## Introduction If you're creating multiple virtual environments that have similar attributes (partial `name`, `description`, and/or `type`), you can duplicate an existing virtual environment and then edit the duplicated virtual environment as needed. ## What information is duplicated?
Virtual environment itemDuplicated?Notes
Nameyes

The original name is duplicated and appended with the word Copy. For example:

Here, FR (France) - Production has become FR (France) - Production Copy.

DescriptionyesDuplicated without any changes.
TypeyesDuplicated without any changes.
Configuration versionsnoThe duplicated virtual environment is created with a new draft version, ready for you to configure replacement components.
Package deploymentsnoThe package deployments panel will be updated if/when you deploy flow versions to this environment via a package.
Flow deploymentsnoThe virtual environment is duplicated without any flow deployments. This panel will be updated when you choose to deploy flow versions to this environment, either individually or via packages.
Deployment statusno

If you duplicate a virtual environment which is currently deployed (i.e. it has a deployed configuration version AND at least one deployed and enabled flow deployment), the duplicated environment is created with a not deployed status. For example:


## The steps {% stepper %} {% step %} **Access virtual environments** [Log in to the dashboard](https://app.wearepatchworks.com/virtual-environments) and select `virtual environments` | `overview` from the left-hand navigation menu. {% endstep %} {% step %} **Select the required virtual environment** Click the ellipsis icon associated with the virtual environment that you want to duplicate - for example:
{% endstep %} {% step %} **Duplicate the selected virtual environment** Select the `duplicate` option:
{% endstep %} {% step %} **Update the duplicated virtual environment** A new virtual environment is added to your virtual environments overview page, ready for you to update as needed - for example:
{% hint style="info" %} For information about updating a new virtual environment, please refer to the guidance in our [Implementing virtual environments](/product-documentation/virtual-environments/implementing-virtual-environments.md) section. {% endhint %} {% endstep %} {% endstepper %}