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 ## Getting started
 
-1. [Use this template](https://github.com/metaplex-foundation/solana-project-template/generate) to create a new repository.
+1. [Use this template](https://github.com/new?template_name=solana-project-template&template_owner=metaplex-foundation) to create a new repository.
 2. Open the `init.sh` script and update the following variables.
    ```sh
    NAME="mpl-project-name"