> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpdesk.smaply.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://helpdesk.smaply.app/journey-maps/lanes/how-to-copy-lanes-across-journey-maps.md).

# How to copy lanes across journey maps

Copy a lane once and reuse it anywhere. **Copy lane** takes the whole lane, including all of its cards, and lets you paste it into any other journey map, whether that map is in the same workspace, another workspace, or another account you belong to.

#### How to copy a lane and paste it into another map

<figure><img src="/files/DDCFiEbrL4Bxu4impKpq" alt="Copying a lane from one journey map using the lane three-dot menu, then pasting it into another map with the Paste lane below banner."><figcaption><p>Copy a lane, then paste it into another map</p></figcaption></figure>

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
**Copy the lane**

Open the lane's three-dot menu and select **Copy lane**. This copies the entire lane, including its name, colour, and every card in it.

<figure><img src="/files/kJlWw0FL7XNv3CRzM7Z8" alt="A lane three-dot menu open on a lane labelled Opportunities to excel. The menu lists Pin lane, Edit lane description, Change color, Select all cards, Paste content, Copy lane, Paste lane below, Duplicate lane below, Move lane up, Move lane down, and Delete lane. Copy lane is highlighted and Paste lane below is greyed out."><figcaption><p>The lane menu, with Copy lane selected</p></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Open the map you want to paste into and press Cmd/Ctrl+V**

Go to the destination map, then paste with **Cmd+V** (Mac) or **Ctrl+V** (Windows). The map can be in the same workspace, a different workspace, or a different account.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Pick where the lane lands**

A **Paste lane below** banner appears at the bottom of the screen with a dropdown. Choose a lane from the dropdown and click **Paste**. Your copied lane is inserted directly below the lane you pick.

<figure><img src="/files/uy0YGHjcgtOBq8amInH0" alt="The paste banner at the bottom of the journey map editor, labelled Paste lane below, with an open dropdown listing destination lanes such as Stage, Customer Step, Travel Description, Linked zoomed-in maps, Metrics, and Emotional Journey."><figcaption><p>The paste banner, choosing the lane to paste below</p></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

You can also paste from the destination lane's three-dot menu with **Paste lane below**. That menu item stays greyed out until you have copied a lane.

{% hint style="info" %}
Text, image, icon, slider, stage, and embed cards paste in full. Cards that point to workspace data, such as metrics, portfolio items, and linked journey map cards, only resolve if that data exists in the destination. Pasted into a workspace or account that doesn't have it, those cards arrive in an error state. Items kept in the [Account Library](/account-and-team/how-to-use-the-account-library.md) stay available across every workspace in the same account.
{% endhint %}

To paste a list, spreadsheet, or other clipboard content into a lane as cards (rather than pasting a copied lane), use **Paste content**. See [How to use enhanced paste](/journey-maps/how-to-use-enhanced-paste.md).

#### Copy a lane vs duplicate a lane

Both make a copy of a lane with its cards. Which one you want depends on where the copy needs to go.

{% columns %}
{% column %}
**Copy lane**

Copies the lane to your clipboard so you can paste it into a different map, including one in another workspace or account.

Best for reusing a lane across maps.
{% endcolumn %}

{% column %}
**Duplicate lane below**

Drops an identical copy directly beneath the original, in the same map, in one click. It doesn't touch your clipboard.

Best for repeating a lane within one map.
{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}

#### Related topics

<table data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Title</th><th>Description</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref">Target</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>How to add and manage lanes</strong></td><td>Add, rename, recolour, reorder, pin, duplicate, and delete lanes.</td><td><a href="/pages/cEW7pumNPGKdJ65EEAz7">/pages/cEW7pumNPGKdJ65EEAz7</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>How to use enhanced paste</strong></td><td>Paste spreadsheets and other clipboard content into a lane as cards.</td><td><a href="/pages/8B3eINtya42YPRLS2j7a">/pages/8B3eINtya42YPRLS2j7a</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>How to copy assets across workspaces</strong></td><td>Copy whole journey maps and templates to another workspace or account.</td><td><a href="/pages/wTx8bqQ9c2foJOedyfim">/pages/wTx8bqQ9c2foJOedyfim</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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