How to Save a SharePoint Site as a Template

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to copy a SharePoint site's branding and save it as a reusable template.

Quick summary

Saving a SharePoint site as a template lets you replicate site branding — including themes — across multiple sites without manual reconfiguration. This step-by-step process uses the Site Branding settings panel to copy and name a theme from any existing SharePoint site.

Steps

From your SharePoint site dashboard, click the Settings icon in the top-right corner.
Select Site Branding from the settings options list.
Tap Copy From Another Site to begin the template process.
Enter the URL of the SharePoint site you want to use as your template source into the input field.
Tick the checkbox next to the Theme option under Choose Branding to Copy.
Click the input field under Name Your Copy of This Theme and type your preferred theme name.
Click Save Copy to apply and store the copied theme.
The selected SharePoint site branding is now saved as a reusable template.

📌 Why this matters

Saving a SharePoint site as a template allows teams to standardize branding — such as themes and visual styles — across multiple sites instantly, eliminating repetitive manual setup. This feature is especially valuable for IT administrators and site owners managing large Microsoft 365 environments who need consistent site design at scale. By using the built-in Copy From Another Site workflow, organizations can accelerate SharePoint site provisioning while maintaining brand compliance. The result is a faster, more governed approach to SharePoint site creation that reduces configuration errors and saves meaningful administrative time.

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