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# Apply a Data Stream Template

Apply data stream templates to create a data stream.

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1. From the **Connect & Mix** tab, select **Data Streams** and then **Data Stream List**.
2. Click **Create New**, and then click **TotalConnect**.
3. Click **Use Template**, and select the template you want to use.
    
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4. You can either upload your source file or continue without one:
    1. To upload a file, click **Browse** or drag your file. You can preview your source file, then continue to the mapping stage and advanced settings. The mapping and settings are based on your template. You can edit if needed.
    2. If you decide to upload your file at a later time, move to the mapping stage. You can map your source fields to the Marketing Cloud Intelligence data fields. You can upload your data at any time.
        
        Since you didn’t upload data initially, the first file you upload to the data stream serves as the data stream’s source file.
5. Continue setting up your data stream as required.

#### See Also

- [Create Data Streams in Marketing Cloud Intelligence](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.dato_data_streams.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Whenever you upload data, data streams are created. These data streams can be referenced throughout the Marketing Cloud Intelligence platform, for example in pivot tables, reports, and dashboards. There are several methods available for creating data streams in Marketing Cloud Intelligence. You can use an API connector to connect via API, TotalConnect to upload external files, LiteConnect if you have data from a single source, or even Granular Data Centers if you have granular data. You can choose which method is best for you.")