How to Duplicate a SharePoint List
- George Apostolov
How to Duplicate a SharePoint List: step-by-step guide
Inside the main dashboard of the SharePoint list you wish to duplicate, go to the top menu bar and click 'Export'.
Choose 'Export to CSV' from the list of options.
After that, click 'Home' to return to SharePoint's main panel.
Navigate to the top menu and click 'New'.
Subsequently, choose 'List' to create a new list under your SharePoint account.
Tap 'From CSV' afterwards.
Following that, click 'Upload File' and then choose the exported CSV file that contains the SharePoint list you wish to duplicate.
Check the content of the columns and then tap 'Next' afterwards.
Enter a unique list name and description into the provided input fields. Once done, tap 'Create'.
After completing these steps, the exported SharePoint list will be duplicated instantly.
Quick answer: To duplicate a SharePoint list, export the existing list to a CSV file from the main dashboard, return to the main panel, and create a new list from CSV. Next, upload the exported file, verify column content, enter a unique name and description, and click create.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Easily clone your data in SharePoint by exporting an existing list to CSV and importing it to create a brand new duplicate. This guide shows how to duplicate a SharePoint List in 10 steps, starting with "Inside the main dashboard of the SharePoint list you wish to duplicate, go to the top m..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the exported SharePoint list will be duplicated instantly". 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 duplicate a SharePoint List?
10 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 Edit a SharePoint Page, How to Embed Power BI in SharePoint and How to Export a SharePoint List to Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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