# Save a query with a name
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**To save a query and give it a name**

1. In the Athena console query editor, enter or run a query.

1. Above the query editor window, on the tab for the query, choose the three vertical dots, and then choose **Save as**.

1. In the **Save query** dialog box, enter a name for the query and an optional description. You can use the expandable **Preview SQL query** window to verify the contents of the query before you save it.

1. Choose **Save query**.

   In the query editor, the tab for the query shows the name that you specified.