‎Upload custom sharepoint site template in Sharepoint online APPLY Template Section

Question

I have an xml template taken from existing site using pnp powershell module and want to upload in SharePoint Template section (pic attached) so user can use them or apply them on their sites. Is there any way?

Regards,

Answer 1

@Audi86

I'm glad to hear you solve the problem ,if you have any issue about SharePoint, you are welcome to raise a ticket in this forum.

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Issue Symptom:
I have an xml template taken from existing site using pnp powershell module and want to upload in SharePoint Template section (pic attached) so user can use them or apply them on their sites. Is there any way?

Current status:
I end up using Powershell PNP module to create site template which offers copying webparts as well. thanks

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Answer 2

@Audi86

You should create a site script by using JSON template with desired actions such as creating lists, applying a theme and etc. Then add the site script into your tenant.

After adding the site script into your tenant, you could choose the custom template from your organization in Apply a site template.

References:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/declarative-customization/get-started-create-site-design
https://www.sharepointdiary.com/2019/10/sharepoint-online-site-design-and-site-scripts.html

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