# Templates

A Template is a way to control all settings for a Network Group. Basically a linked Network Group will inherit all values from a template.

A Template offers the following:

* Controls initial settings at network creation
* Best template is matched using the Beacons and the right template is selected as follows:
  * Fastest Beacon, so any Template that matches the Beacon Id.
  * We then match the best list of Templates using Latency and Bandwidth.

For more information check out the [Templates](https://documentation.2pintsoftware.com/stifler/operations-and-features/overview-and-navigation/devices/stifler-server/templates-detail) page which describes the various settings available.