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# Create a program from a template

To create a program from a template:

1. From the main menu, select **Configurations** > **Programs**.

2. On the **Programs** screen, select **Create program**.

3. Select the program type, and then select **Next**. For more information on program types, refer to [Program types](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/docs/program-types).

4. On the **Program details** screen, enter the details about your program, and then select **Next**.
   1. **For Debit types**: Select whether the program will issue physical cards.
   2. **For Debit, credit, and prepaid types**:
      1. Select the card brand.
      2. Select the card network integration, either Full balance or Zero balance. For more information on integration types, refer to [Integration](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/docs/full-balance-versus-zero-balance).

5. On the **Review** screen, confirm your selections and select **Finish**.

The system takes the parameters you chose, applies them to the Pismo template for that program type, and creates your new program.

> 📘 Asynchronous processing
>
> Your request is processed in the background. You'll be notified when your program has been created. In the meantime, your new program remains in `Processing` status.

To create a program without Control Center, use the [Create program](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/reference/createprogrambasedontemplate) and [Create program (async)](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/reference/createprogrambasedontemplateasync) endpoints.