How to Save a SharePoint Site as a Template
- George Apostolov
How to Save a SharePoint Site as a Template: step-by-step guide
Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the top-right corner and tap the 'Settings' icon.
Select 'Site Branding' from the list of options.
Following that, tap 'Copy From Another Site'.
Get the URL of the SharePoint site you wish to save as a template and then enter it into the provided input field.
Next, tick the checkbox next to the 'Theme' option under Choose Branding to Copy.
Click the input field under the Name Your Copy of This Theme section and type the specific theme name you prefer to use.
Once done, tap 'Save Copy'.
After completing these steps, the selected SharePoint site will be saved as a template.
Quick answer: To save a SharePoint site as a template in SharePoint, open Settings, select Site Branding, and tap Copy From Another Site. Enter the site URL, tick the Theme checkbox, enter a theme name, and tap Save Copy.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Export and reuse your SharePoint site designs by copying themes and saving them as custom templates quickly and easily. This guide shows how to save a SharePoint Site as a Template in 8 steps, starting with "Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the top-right corner an..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected SharePoint site will be saved as a template". 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 save a SharePoint Site as a Template?
8 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 Share Files in SharePoint, How to Share Files with External Users in SharePoint and How to Stop Syncing the SharePoint Folder. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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