How To Create A Template In Confluence From An Existing Page
- George Apostolov
How To Create A Template In Confluence From An Existing Page: step-by-step guide
Go to the Confluence page that you want to turn into a template.
Click Edit, then select and copy all the content (Cmd/Ctrl + A, then Cmd/Ctrl + C).
Click "Templates" on the dashboard, then select "Manage templates".
Click "Create a new template" to start fresh with your own custom workflow template.
Paste the copied content into the template editor.
Click Save when you're done.
Quick answer: To create a template in Confluence, navigate to the desired page, copy all of its content, and open the manage templates section from the dashboard. Next, create a new template, paste the copied content into the editor, and save your changes.
About this Confluence tutorial
Turn existing pages into reusable templates in Confluence by copying content and saving it through the template manager. This guide shows how to create A Template In Confluence From An Existing Page in 6 steps, starting with "Go to the Confluence page that you want to turn into a template" and finishing with "Click Save when you're done". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Confluence 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 Template In Confluence From An Existing Page?
6 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 Confluence data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Confluence. Related guides: How To Create A Timeline In Confluence, How to Create Charts in Confluence and How To Create Confluence Page From Jira Issue. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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