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title: Copy Existing Scheduled Report in GAT Shield
description: "GAT Shield's copying feature will help you work efficiently and effectively with minimal effort. With the copying schedule report creation feature, you can create a new report on the fly with a single click. This creates a template based on…"
url: "https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/tech-tips/copy-existing-scheduled-report-in-gat-shield/"
updated: "2026-05-25"
category: "Chrome Audit & Management"
tags:
  - GAT Shield
---

# Copy Existing Scheduled Report in GAT Shield

GAT Shield's copying feature will help you work efficiently and effectively with minimal effort. With the copying schedule report creation feature, you can create a new report on the fly with a single click. This creates a template based on an existing schedule report, which can be further customized to meet your needs.

This feature saves time and effort, which is especially useful in urgent emergencies, but it's also incredibly valuable in everyday work by reducing administrative tasks. It allows you to work smarter, not harder.

## Create a Copy

Navigate to **GAT** **Shield (1) > Reporting (2)> All Scheduled Reports (3)**or**My Scheduled Reports (4).**

Search for the report you are interested in using the **Advanced** filter **(6)**.

![All Scheduled Reports dashboard in Shield is displayed and Advanced filter is shown.](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schedule-1.png)

You can use various filtering options. Below is an example of filtering options (1) by report name (2). **Submit** (3) the filter so that the tool returns the appropriate record.

![Advanced filter with the searching for the report name option applied. The Submit button is also displayed.](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schedule-2.png)

The appropriate report defined by the filter is displayed (1). Hover your cursor over to the right side of its record to display more options. Click on the **Copy (2)** option to create a duplicate of this report and be able to further customize it to suit your needs.

![The scheduled report Copy option is visible.](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schedule-3.png)

## Further Define the Copied Report

The copied scheduled report (1) is displayed, where you can review its details (2) and customize it to your needs. An input you can modify is the**Report Name** (3). Scroll down to view more settings (4).

![Copied scheduled report template is displayed. The name field can be amended. The settings window can be scrolled down to review other report details. ](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schedule-4.png)

You can modify the schedule report **frequency** (1) and report**Recipients** (2).

![Scheduled report crown (frequency time) and report Recipients can be adjusted. ](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schedule-5.png)

By scrolling down to the configuration window button, you can further define the copied report settings by changing the **Output & Location** (1),**Custom Drive Folder Path & Filename** (2), and, if applicable, **Extra Actions** (3). Click**Continue** (4).

![Configuration window allows further define the copied report settings by changing the Output & Location (1), Custom Drive Folder Path & Filename (2), and finally, Extra Actions (3), if applicable. Click Continue (4).](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schedule-6.png)

Next, you can further customize your report (1) by reviewing and adjusting the filtering settings (2). Once ready, click**Continue** (3) to proceed.

![Further customise report (1) option is displayed by reviewing and adjusting the filtering settings (2). Once ready, click Continue (3) to proceed.](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schedule-7.png)

Final check the copied report settings (1) and **Submit** (2).

![Copied report Summary and Submit button is displayed.](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schedule-9.png)

## Results

The copied scheduled report has been created.

![The copied scheduled report is displayed in Shield Dashboard.](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schedule-10.png)

## Relevant Posts

- [Settings Options Available when Scheduling Reports in GAT Shield Console ](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/tech-tips/settings-options-available-when-scheduling-reports-in-gat-shield-console/)
- [Last Sync to Shield by User](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/tech-tips/last-sync-to-shield-by-user/)
- [GAT Shield Product Overview ](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/tech-tips/gat-shield-overview/)