--- title: ☄️Launch your first card with a template slug: loyalty-card-making-with-template description: Launch your first loyalty card effortlessly! 🌟 Choose from templates, customize details, and activate in minutes. Start your journey to customer loyalty today! 📈✨ docTags: createdAt: 2023-07-27T13:46:46.278Z --- # Start your journey by launching your first card using a pre-designed template. :::Iframe{iframeHeight="0" code=""} ::: ## Intro 1. Once you have successfully logged in, proceed to the menu located on the left-hand side. 2. Click on the **Cards** icon from the list of modules. You will gain access to the **Cards** module by taking this action. 3. You can choose to create a card by either selecting from a wide range of preloaded templates or by designing one from scratch. We will create a card using a **Template** to show how to launch it easily and quickly. Then you can customize the card as you want before activation of a card. Simply click the** Template **button. 4. This initiates the card creation workflow from the **Template**. A card is created by filling in the details in 5 sections that include Card Type, Settings, Design, Information, and Save and preview. 5. To get started quickly, we will only focus on the **Card type**, **Card expiration date, Issuing form details** and **Loyalty program terms**. In the upcoming tutorial, we will conduct a walkthrough of the card creation process from the beginning to gain a comprehensive understanding of how each section operates. 6. Let's create a **Stamp Card** for **ATV rentals**. Simply locate and click the card option for **ATV rentals**. ## Card Type 1. This is the **Card Type** section. Here, you can choose the type of card you would like to create. 2. Select the **Stamp card** type from the list of available options. 3. After making your selection, simply click on the **Continue** button. Consequently, you will be directed to the **Settings** section. ## Settings 1. The **Card expiration date** of all card types can be either **Unlimited**, **Fixed term**, or **Fixed term after card issuance**. Choose the **Unlimited expiration date** for the stamp card by selecting one of the radio buttons under the heading **Card Expiration Date.** 2. In the next **Location** field, we have the option to select the locations that will be associated with this card. If you follow the [Locations](https://docs.loyaltydigital.cards/location) interactive guide, you will already have access to at least one or multiple locations to choose from. 3. The upcoming section is the **Card Issuing Form**. Here, you can specify the necessary fields that your customers need to complete in order to sign up and begin using your promotion. Click on the **Add field** option to add an extra field if necessary. 4. Use the **Field Type** dropdown to select the type of field you are willing to add. In this specific scenario, we choose **Email** from a drop-down list. 5. Enter the name of the field in the **Field Name** text field. 6. In case you want to make a field unique, enable the **Unique** toggle. 7. Disable it if you need to make field R**equired.** 8. If you want to make a field mandatory, enable the **Required** toggle. 9. In case you want to remove a field, click the **Delete (X) **button. ## Loyalty program terms **Loyalty program terms** are unique to each **Card type**, and certain fields cannot be modified once the card has been activated. Let's click in the top right corner of the screen now **Save & Preview** button to save a draft. ## Save & Preview 1. As the **Save & Preview** button is clicked, the **Preview** popup is displayed. 2. From here, you can scan the **QR** code of the card. 3. You can copy the **card's link** for different purposes, like using it in ads or adding it to webpage elements such as buttons or links. Simply click the **Copy link** button. The **QR** code and **Copy link** are the same, even if you decide to convert the Coupon to another card after the first customer purchase. 4. After customizing your card, click the **Activate card** button to activate it. Once your card is activated, please note that you will not be able to edit certain card settings. These include the **Card typ**e, **Expiration date, Issuing form details**, and **Loyalty program terms**. The **Loyalty program terms** are unique to each **Card type**, and certain fields cannot be modified once the card has been activated.  ## Tips & Tricks: To review the fields that will be blocked prior to activating the card, create a card duplicate for exploration purposes.