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templates are pre-configured Docker image setups that let you quickly spin up Pods without manual environment configuration. Instead of installing PyTorch, configuring JupyterLab, and setting up dependencies yourself, you can select a template and have everything ready instantly.

Explore templates

Browse official and community templates.

Create a custom template

Build your own reusable Pod configuration.

Manage your templates

Edit, share, and organize your templates.

Environment variables

Configure template behavior with variables.

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Template types

Runpod does not maintain or provide customer support for community templates. If you encounter issues, contact the template creator directly or seek help on the community Discord.

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What templates include

Templates contain all components needed to launch a fully configured Pod:
  • Container image: The Docker image with all software packages and dependencies.
  • Hardware specifications: Container disk size, volume size, and mount paths.
  • Network settings: Exposed HTTP and TCP ports for web UIs or APIs.
  • Environment variables: Pre-configured settings that customize application behavior.
  • Startup commands: Instructions that run when the Pod launches.
Last modified on July 27, 2026