SharePoint Server Page Templates: Is it possible or only in online?

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SharePoint Server Page Templates: Is it possible or only in online?

Charlie Martharper 585

I have to create multiple pages with same views, so if its possible to do it with a page template but I think in Sharepoint Server its not possible only in online. If its possible, where can I do it? I couldnt find it.

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Michelle-N 20,735 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi @Charlie Martharper

Based on the information you provided, I understand that you need to create multiple pages in SharePoint Server using the same layout or view structure, and you would like to know whether the Page Templates feature is available in SharePoint Server or if it exists only in SharePoint Online.

The modern Page Template experience, such as Save as template and selecting templates from the modern Template Gallery, is part of the modern SharePoint page experience. In SharePoint Server, the comparable approach depends on the type of site you are using.

For SharePoint Server publishing sites, you can use Page Layouts. A page layout acts as a template for pages and defines the page structure, page fields, and Web Part zones. After the layout is available in the Master Page Gallery, users can create new pages from the Pages library and select that layout when creating the page.

If your goal is to reuse a whole site structure, SharePoint Server also supports classic site templates, but this applies to classic sites only. It is not the same as the modern page template feature, and it has some limitations.

So, for multiple pages with the same layout/views in SharePoint Server, I would recommend checking whether the site is a publishing site and then using Page Layouts rather than looking for the modern SharePoint Online page template option.

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Charlie Martharper 585 Reputation points

2026-07-23T08:05:16.1933333+00:00

@Michelle-N Where can I find page layouts? I dont need full site or subsite with similar, I have a page inside the sites and that page has to be exactly the same with different links to folders (but I could change that after, at least the design is done). I dont know what you mean by publishing site. I create pages and every one should have similar looks like this:

So, if its already created (there are like 4 templates, Can I put that 3 of them are actually done and repeat them with those designs? If its possible, where I have to go?
Michelle-N 20,735 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-07-23T14:22:49.9766667+00:00

Hi @Charlie Martharper

Please give me a bit more time. I'll do some research and get back to you with more information.
Michelle-N 20,735 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-07-24T11:21:32.64+00:00
Hi @Charlie Martharper

Based on your screenshot and description, I understand that you do not want to create a full site or subsite template. You already have several existing pages in the Pages library, and you want to reuse the same page design while changing only the folder links or page-specific content. In SharePoint Server, Page Layouts are available only when the site uses the classic Publishing feature. A publishing site is typically a site created from a Publishing Portal, Publishing Site, or Enterprise Wiki template, or a site collection where SharePoint Server Publishing Infrastructure has been activated. Microsoft documentation explains that publishing sites include page layouts, content types, web parts, lists, and document/image libraries used for web publishing. If your site is a publishing site, you can find page layouts here:

Go to the top-level site of the site collection.

Select Settings > Site Settings.

Under Web Designer Galleries, select Master pages and page layouts.

Page layout files are stored in the Master Page Gallery.

When creating a page from a layout, go to Site Contents > Pages, then on the FILES tab select New Document. On the Create Page page, you should be able to enter the page title and URL name, then choose a layout from the Page Layout list. However, if you do not see options such as Master pages and page layouts, Design Manager, or a Page Layout dropdown when creating a new page, then your current site is probably not using the publishing feature, or you may not have sufficient permissions. In that case, you are likely working with normal site pages rather than publishing pages. For your scenario, since you already have pages with the required design, the practical approach may be to copy or duplicate an existing page, rename the copied page, and then edit only the links inside the page. This is often simpler than creating a new custom page layout, especially if your goal is just to repeat the same visual design with different folder links.

You may also need to check with your SharePoint administrator because page layouts and Master Page Gallery access usually require higher permissions than normal page editing.
Michelle-N 20,735 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-07-27T09:35:38.1333333+00:00

Hi @Charlie Martharper

Is there any update from you?

If yes, please feel free to let me know.