# Command DBCreate

### **Syntax**

*Tell DSAK DBCreate filename {template}*

### Function

Create a new blank database or a database from the specified template.

### Parameters

* *filename*:  Full path and name of an existing database
* *template:* Template file (optional)

### Example

```
> tell DSAK DBCreate test1.nsf mail12.ntf
22.01.2024 17:24:10   Recovery Manager: Assigning new DBIID for C:\Program Files\HCL\Domino\data\test1.nsf (need new backup for media recovery).
22.01.2024 17:24:29   DSAK: Database test1.nsf created from template mail12.ntf (ACL -Default-: Manager)
```


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