# Start from a metafield template


> Clone a system-provided starting point into your own metafield set.


Canonical URL: https://www.copyhero.app/help/metafields/metafield-templates

**Metafield Templates** are system-provided starting points. Clone one before changing entries, prompts, or error behavior.

## Prerequisites [#prerequisites]

Open **Metafield Templates**.

## Steps [#steps]

1. Review a template's fields.
2. Choose its clone action.
3. Open the copied set in **Metafield Sets**.
4. Adjust it for your Shopify definitions and save.

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## Expected result [#expected-result]

You have an editable metafield set based on the selected template.

## If something goes wrong [#if-something-goes-wrong]

If a template cannot be loaded, refresh and try again. Confirm cloned entries against your store before using them in an import.

## Related guides [#related-guides]

* [Create a metafield set](/help/metafields/metafield-sets)
* [Use metafields during import](/help/metafields/use-metafields-during-import)