---
title: "[Set Up Your Project] - Copy a Content Type"
description: Instructions for copying an existing content type in a Contentstack stack.
url: https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/create-content-types/copy-a-content-type
product: Contentstack
doc_type: how-to
audience:
  - developers
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last_updated: 2026-03-26
---

# [Set Up Your Project] - Copy a Content Type

This page explains how to copy an existing content type in a Contentstack stack. It is intended for developers or content modelers who want to reuse an existing content structure when creating similar content models.

## Copy a Content Type

If you are working on a content structure similar to an existing content type in your [stack](/docs/developers/set-up-stack/about-stack), then it is best to copy the existing [content type](/docs/developers/create-content-types/about-content-types) and reuse it.

To create a copy of an existing content type, log in to your [Contentstack account](https://www.contentstack.com/login), go to your stack, and perform the following steps:
- Click on the “Content Models” icon on the left navigation panel to view the list of available content types.
- Click on the ellipses in the **Actions** column (extreme right) for the corresponding content type you want to copy, and then click on **Copy Content Type**.
- This opens the **Copy Content Type {your_content_type_name}** form, where you can edit and change the details of your content type.
- Finally, click on the **Copy** button to make a copy of your content type. The change(s) gets saved automatically and opens the new copy content type.

## Common questions

**Q: When should I copy a content type instead of creating a new one?**  
A: If you are working on a content structure similar to an existing content type in your stack, then it is best to copy the existing content type and reuse it.

**Q: Where do I find the option to copy a content type?**  
A: Click on the ellipses in the **Actions** column for the corresponding content type you want to copy, and then click on **Copy Content Type**.

**Q: Can I change details while copying a content type?**  
A: Yes, the **Copy Content Type {your_content_type_name}** form opens, where you can edit and change the details of your content type.

**Q: Do I need to manually save changes after copying?**  
A: The change(s) gets saved automatically and opens the new copy content type.