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# Create an SMS Send Logging Data Extension

Create a data extension in Email Studio to store SMS send log data.

1. Click **Subscribers**.
2. Click **Data Extensions**.
3. Click **Create From Template**.
4. Select the checkbox for **SmsSendLog template**.
5. Click **Select**.
6. Enter the name, external key, and description for this data extension.
7. Leave the checkbox next to **Used for Sending** unchecked.
8. Create more fields for list attributes or data extension fields you would like to record in the send logging data extension.
9. Select the **Use Data Retention** feature if desired.
10. Click **Save**.

#### See Also

- [Send Logging Best Practices and Tips](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mc_es_send_logging_best_practices.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Here’s a list of best practices for send logging in Marketing Cloud Engagement. Follow all general data extension best practices for send logging data extensions as well.")