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Let’s start by creating a template!

There are two ways to access the Create New Template :

  1. Option 1: In the Console, go to the Explore section and find the Create My Template button.

  1. Option 2: In the Console, go to the Template section and find the New Template button.

Once you click on it, you’ll open the Create Template popup.

Here, you’ll need to configure your template:

  1. Name Your Template: Choose a clear name that makes it easy to identify and use. We suggest selecting a name that relates to the content of the image.

  2. Set up the image: Bundle your runtime environment into an image and upload it to an image repository ahead of time. Then, paste the image URL into the Container Image field.
    Novita AI supports both public and private image repositories (with optional access credentials). If you’re using a private image repository, you must provide Container Registry Credentials, which can be added under Settings > Container Registry Auth.

  3. Set Template Visibility: You can choose Private, which makes the template accessible only to you and your team. However, we strongly recommend selecting Public to share your work with the broader community. Public templates will appear in the Template Library, where all users can view, deploy, favorite, and share them—helping your work gain visibility and appreciation.

    Please note: for security reasons, public templates only support public image repositories, and the Container Registry Credentials input will be disabled.

  4. Specify Container Disk Size: Determine the disk size based on your needs. We provide 60 GB of free disk space by default.

  5. Advanced Configuration Options: To improve usability, you can optionally provide advanced configuration options such as Container Start Command, Local Mount, Expose HTTP/TCP Ports, and Environment Variables.

You can find detailed explanations of these terms here.

We strongly encourage you to create a README that clearly explains the purpose and configuration of your template. A well-written README helps both you and your team quickly understand the template and makes it easier for others to use—especially if you choose to share it publicly.

  • To ensure your template is easy to adopt, we recommend keeping your README concise and beginner-friendly.
  • If your template requires any external dependencies, please include clear setup instructions within the README. This guidance helps others successfully deploy your template and ensures a smooth experience

Unsure What Kind of Template to Create?

  • We suggest checking out popular open-source projects such as vLLM, SGLang, Ollama, ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion WebUI, or base environments like CUDA, PyTorch, or OS-specific setups (e.g., CentOS / Ubuntu, different versions).

We look forward to seeing what you create!

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Then try to explore some templates in the library！

If you’ve created a public template, you’ll see it in the Console > Template Library section.

In the Template Library, you’ll find templates uploaded by both Novita and the community. Clicking on a template will display the information about it, including the README and configuration details. If you like the template, you can click Deploy to instantly deploy it.

If you really like a template, you can click Favorite to save it to your favorites. This makes it easier to find later, and your favoriting helps bring attention to the template, allowing more users to discover it. Your favorited templates will be displayed when you filter by My favorites.

Want to share this template with your friends? Click the Copy Link button to easily share it. This way, they can check it out and use it!

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Use a template to create an instance

The Template Library is integrated into the Explore section during instance creation.

Click Change Template to view both personal/team-created templates and all templates from the Template Library. Here, you can also filter to select your favorited templates.

Click on a template’s icon to view its details. Once you’ve found the template you need, click on it to select it and proceed with instance creation.

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Now that you know how to create, upload, and share templates, come join us in building a community-friendly template ecosystem for tech enthusiasts!

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