# Clone Channels

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Cloning channels allows users to create a new channel with the properties of an existing one.
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## Use Cases of Clone Channels

Say you created a chatbot sequence on a Messenger channel. You want to transfer the same sequences and rules to a new webchat channel. Cloning will help you copy-paste the properties in one click.

### Clone within the Same Platform

#### **Example**: Messenger to Messenger

You want to copy the channel properties of a Messenger channel to a new Messenger channel. In this case, cloning will take place without limitations.

### Clone within Different Platforms

#### **Example**: Messenger to Telegram

[Not all platforms support all types of chatbot blocks](https://docs.myalice.ai/chatbot-automation/chatbot-blocks/support-blocks). So, if you want to copy the channel properties of a Messenger channel to a Telegram channel, some blocks may be disabled due to platform limitations. 

## How to Clone Channels

### Step 1: Clone a Channel

Make sure you have at least one channel in your Available Integrations. If not, [connect at least one of your channels](https://docs.myalice.ai/connect-social-channels/connect-social-media).

1\. Go to **Integrations** > **Available Integrations**.

2\. Click on the ellipsis icon (...) on the channel card you want to clone.

3\. Click on **Clone**, and a window will appear from the right.

![Clone option in Integrations](https://1800541801-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MgzCdF2XNgHNO9_KQDe%2Fuploads%2Farsy2WXJJLizoJS20Fv1%2FScreenshot%202022-05-11%20at%203.41.51%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=4545d0b9-778f-45aa-a7e1-1d9ea6146272)

4\. Add a **Title** for your new channel and **Select** the new channel you want to create.

5\. Click on **Finish** to complete the process.

![Clone Channel Window](https://1800541801-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MgzCdF2XNgHNO9_KQDe%2Fuploads%2FZphAFuPmSjRLo6L5gOjx%2FScreenshot%202022-05-11%20at%203.44.10%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=3cfa710a-37c8-4b40-9a37-ea4a2cced1f7)

### Step 2: Connect the New Cloned Channel

Please note that the newly created clone channel is not yet connected to a platform or account. To enable the connection —

1. Click on the ellipsis icon **(...)** of the newly created clone channel.
2. Click on **Connect** from the list of options.
3. Follow the [regular connection flow](https://docs.myalice.ai/connect-social-channels/connect-social-media) as per your selected channel.

![](https://1800541801-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MgzCdF2XNgHNO9_KQDe%2Fuploads%2FWfVIpc9EP09jBlxFEgio%2FScreenshot%202022-05-11%20at%203.46.53%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=d060b70d-b573-4bfa-be3d-13418355a07e)