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# Create Collection From Template

Create a collection job from an existing collection template.

Upon successful creation, the job ID of the new collection is returned.

**Note**: When custodians or targets are provided both in the collection template and in this action, the values provided here take precedence.

## Parameters

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  | Parameter     | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
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  | Case ID       | Select the case to create the collection against.                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
  | Custodian IDs | A comma-separated list of the IDs of the custodians to collect from.<br /><br />**Note**: When both `Custodian IDs` and `Target IDs` are provided, only the custodians are used.                                                                    |
  | Job Name      | The name of the collection job. When not provided, the job is named `<CollectionJob_Date_Time>`.                                                                                                                                                    |
  | Target IDs    | A comma-separated list of the targets to collect from. Each target can be provided as a target GUID, a computer name, or an IP address.<br /><br />**Note**: When both `Custodian IDs` and `Target IDs` are provided, only the custodians are used. |
  | Template ID   | The ID of the collection template to create the collection from.                                                                                                                                                                                    |
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## Workflow Library Example

[Create Collection from Template with Exterro Ftk Central and Send Results Via Email](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/create-collection-from-template-with-exterro-ftk-central-and-send-results-via-email)

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