# Copy Records from a Table

Copy a record when you need a new record with similar data.

If you have permission, SureCloud creates a new record from the selected one.

### Copy a record

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### Open the table

Go to the table containing the records you want to copy.

This can be a main record table or a linked table inside a record.

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### Select the record

Tick the checkbox next to the record.

Open the three-dot menu for that row.

Select **Copy**.

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### Confirm the copy

Select **Copy** in the confirmation dialog.

Select **Cancel** if you do not want to continue.

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### Wait for the new record

SureCloud shows a loading indicator while it creates the record.

You cannot close the dialog during this step.
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### Open the copied record

When the copy finishes, SureCloud opens the new record.

The record starts in the first workflow state and stage.
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### Things to know

* SureCloud copies user-entered data and question answers.
* SureCloud recalculates system values like sequences and calculations.
* You can copy one record at a time.
* Standard **on create** actions still run for the new record.
* A following **set action** can replace copied values with configured non-null values.


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