Create a Shared Template
InstaWP allows you to create and develop templates that can also be shared publicly on the internet with anyone, allowing other users to build their WordPress site using your template. It enables them to significantly improve the design and functioning of their website.
In this documentation, we will explore:
Creating Shared Template
Template Landing Page
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InstaWP allows you to create a new shared template through any of the following two methods:
Step 1: Go to the Templates page and click on the Add Template option to create a new template. A new modal window will appear with a site list from which you can create templates.
Step 2: Select a site you want to create your template with. Then, click Next.
Step 3: You will be prompted to save the template by filling out the following fields:
Go to the Sites page and follow the steps as demonstrated in Method 2 for creating a template. For more information please refer to the Create Template document.
👉 Note: If a template based on this site already exists, you will find "Save As New" or "Overwrite Existing" radio buttons on the top. To test, you can create a new template from the same site from the site page.
👉 Note: Once you've created your template, you can delete the parent site from which you choose to generate it.
InstaWP gives you access to the Template Landing Page, which is visible to people who have shared your template link. Anyone with internet access can visit this link.
Go to Templates page and locate the shared template. Click on the Copy icon from the template.
Paste the copied link in a new tab.
This entire page displays your shared template details (logo, appearance, sending credentials to email or not, privacy policy, etc.) that can be customized. For more information, please refer to the Shared Template: Branding & Advance Options document.
💡 Did you know - From shared template any guest user (even without InstaWP account) can create website via APIs. Learn about create site using APIs.
In this documentation, we will explore:
Creating Shared Template
Template Landing Page
Let’s get started 🚀
Creating Shared Template
InstaWP allows you to create a new shared template through any of the following two methods:
Method 1
Step 1: Go to the Templates page and click on the Add Template option to create a new template. A new modal window will appear with a site list from which you can create templates.
Step 2: Select a site you want to create your template with. Then, click Next.
Step 3: You will be prompted to save the template by filling out the following fields:
| Fields | Description |
|---|---|
| Template Name | Name of the template |
| Description | Description of the template |
| Template Type | Select the Shared template that can be shared online with a URL. |
| Instant Template | When you create a new site from the template, it takes about 5-7 secs of time, selecting this option will instantly create a new site. Only available for premium accounts. |
Method 2
Go to the Sites page and follow the steps as demonstrated in Method 2 for creating a template. For more information please refer to the Create Template document.
👉 Note: If a template based on this site already exists, you will find "Save As New" or "Overwrite Existing" radio buttons on the top. To test, you can create a new template from the same site from the site page.
👉 Note: Once you've created your template, you can delete the parent site from which you choose to generate it.
Template Landing Page
InstaWP gives you access to the Template Landing Page, which is visible to people who have shared your template link. Anyone with internet access can visit this link.
Go to Templates page and locate the shared template. Click on the Copy icon from the template.
Paste the copied link in a new tab.
This entire page displays your shared template details (logo, appearance, sending credentials to email or not, privacy policy, etc.) that can be customized. For more information, please refer to the Shared Template: Branding & Advance Options document.
💡 Did you know - From shared template any guest user (even without InstaWP account) can create website via APIs. Learn about create site using APIs.
Updated on: 18/04/2025
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