# Copy a Lifecycle Definition
Click Settings, click the lifecycle tab page, enter the lifecycle management interface, click the lifecycle name to
copy in the lifecycle management workspace, and click the Copy button on the top toolbar to open the Copy Lifecycle
pop-up window.
In the Edit Lifecycle interface, enter Name and Description for the new lifecycle
The lifecycle template name and description are 1~50 characters long
Manage Lifecycle Nodes, Manage Lifecycle Nodes refer toLifecycle node management
A complete lifecycle must contain at least two lifecycle nodes
Set the upgrade process refer to[Set the upgrade process](/pages/gostart/setup/Lifecycle%20node%20management.md#7.Set the upgrade process)
An upgrade process must be set for a complete life cycle
Click Confirm to wait for the prompt message