# Load an existing Infrastructure Composer project with local sync activated
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To load an existing project with local sync activated, complete the following steps:

1. From the Infrastructure Composer **[home](reference-visual.md#reference-visual-home)** page, select **Load a CloudFormation template**.

1. From the Infrastructure Composer **menu**, select **Open** > **Project folder**.

1. For **Project location**, press **Select folder** and choose the root folder of your project.

1. When prompted to allow access, select **View files**.

1. For **Template file**, select your application template and press **Create**.

1. When prompted to save changes, select **Save changes**.

   When activated, the **Autosave** indicator will be displayed in the upper-left area of your canvas.