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Sharepoint create modern page from template via url #10150
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SharePoint REST API
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SharePoint Online
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Is there a parameter for "/_layouts/15/CreateSitePage.aspx" or "/_layouts/15/CreatePageFromTemplate.aspx" to create the page directly giving the source template?
I do not want the user to chose a template or create the blank page. I have found that we can use for example "/_layouts/15/CreateSitePage.aspx?promotedState=1" to directly create a news page. But can I have something like "Create a news page with this specific template"?
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Ashlesha-MSFT commentedon Mar 12, 2025
Hello diabhoil,
Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. We will look into it and get back to you shortly.
Ashlesha-MSFT commentedon Mar 13, 2025
diabhoil,
No, there is no URL parameter that allows specifying a specific page template directly.
you can achieve this using:
1.SharePoint REST API
2. PnP PowerShell -- https://pnp.github.io/powershell/cmdlets/Copy-PnPFile.html
3. Power Automate -- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/declarative-customization/site-design-overview
No, there is no URL parameter that allows specifying a specific template when using /_layouts/15/CreateSitePage.aspx. The ?promotedState=1 parameter can only create a blank news page but does not let you choose a custom template
diabhoil commentedon Mar 13, 2025
Ashlesha-MSFT thank you for the answer. So there is currently no way to change the url in the content type settings to something that the page will automatically created from a template?
I guess a possible way would be to create a SPFX solution, put it on a page, set the url in the content type to the page with an parameter telling the webpart/extension to create a new page via REST API. Seems like a very hacky workaround to me.
Ashlesha-MSFT commentedon Mar 14, 2025
diabhoil,
We appreciate your input. To ensure your idea is considered for future updates, we recommend submitting it through the https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/forum/06735c62-321c-ec11-b6e7-0022481f8472. Feature requests are reviewed by the engineering team and may be prioritized based on various factors, including the number of requests received.
Thank you for your valuable suggestion!
VesaJuvonen commentedon Nov 3, 2026
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