How to Create a SharePoint Site Template
- George Apostolov
How to Create a SharePoint Site Template: step-by-step guide
Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, navigate to the top-right corner and click the 'Settings' icon.
Choose 'Site Branding' from the list of options.
After that, tap the 'New Theme' button under Themes.
Subsequently, tap the 'Primary Color' menu to get started.
Use the color picker panel to specify your preferred color and then tap 'Save' to apply your input.
Repeat the same series of steps for Text Color, Background Color, and Accent Color. Once done, tap 'Next' to proceed further.
Come up with a unique theme name and then enter it into the provided input field.
Following that, click 'Save'.
After completing these steps, the new SharePoint site theme will be created and saved.
Quick answer: To create a SharePoint site template, click the Settings icon, choose Site Branding, and select New Theme. Specify the primary color, save, and repeat for text, background, and accent colors. Finally, tap Next, enter a unique theme name, and click Save to create and store the new theme.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Design a custom SharePoint site theme by defining color palettes and saving a unique theme name through the site branding settings. This guide shows how to create a SharePoint Site Template in 9 steps, starting with "Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, navigate to the top-right corner and..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the new SharePoint site theme will be created and saved". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SharePoint interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a SharePoint Site Template?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SharePoint data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SharePoint. Related guides: How to Create a Site Folder in SharePoint, How to Create a Subsite in SharePoint and How to Create a Survey in SharePoint. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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