.. _clone-an-instance-of-a-cisco-unified-cm-device-model:

Clone an instance of a Cisco UCM device model
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.. tip:: 

   :ref:`use-action-search-to-navigate-automate`

To save time, make a copy of an existing instance of a device model rather
than adding a new one. To do this, use the clone operation. When you
create a clone, give it a new unique name and modify other device model
fields as needed before saving.

.. note::

   You can clone an instance of a device model to the same Cisco UCM or to a different 
   Cisco UCM.
   
   If you clone to a different UCM, ensure that all device
   model fields have values that are appropriate for the target UCM. For example, 
   make sure calling search spaces specified in the source instance exist on the target UCM.


**Perform these steps**:

1. Log in as provider, reseller, or customer administrator.
2. Go to **{device_model_type}**.
3. From the device model list, select the instance to be cloned.
4. Click **Action > Clone**.
5. Depending on the device model, do one of the following:

   * When prompted, choose the NDL that contains the target Cisco Unified CM.
   * choose the target UCM from the **CUCM** drop-down menu.
   
6. At the **Name** field, fill out a unique name for the new instance of the device model. 
7. Modify other fields, as required.

   For further details about these fields, see the corresponding topic on
   configuring a new instance of the device model. For example, if you are cloning
   a SIP trunk, see under :ref:`how-to-configure-sip-trunks` for the SIP trunk
   field descriptions.

8. Click **Save** to save the cloned instance.

   The new instance appears in the list. The new instance is created on the target UCM.