Create Shared Snapshot
InstaWP allows you to create and develop snapshots that can also be shared publicly on the internet with anyone, allowing other users to build their WordPress site using your snapshot. It enables them to significantly improve the design and functioning of their website.
In this documentation, we will explore:
Creating Shared Snapshot
Snapshot Landing Page
Let’s get started 🚀
InstaWP allows you to create a new shared snapshot through any of the following two methods:
Step 1: Go to the Snapshots page and click on the Add Snapshot option to create a new snapshot.
Step 2: Select a site that you want to create a snapshot of and click Next.
You will be prompted to save the snapshot by filling out the following fields:
Select the snapshot type as Shared and fill out the configurations according to your preferences. Now, click Save. Your snapshot will be created within a few moment.
Go to the Sites page and follow the steps as demonstrated in Method 2 for creating a snapshot. For more information please refer to the Create Snapshot document.
👉 Note: If a snapshot 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 snapshot from the same site from the site page.
Step 1: Select the Save Template/Snapshot icon of the site you want to create your snapshot with. It'll display Save Snapshot when you hover on it.
Step 2: Select the snapshot type as Shared and fill out the following fields according to your preferences. Now, click Save. Your snapshot will be created within a moment.
👉 Note: Once you've created your snapshot, you can delete the parent site from which you choose to generate it.
InstaWP gives you access to the Snapshot Landing Page, which is visible to people who have shared your snapshot link. Anyone with internet access can visit this link.
Step 1: Locate the shared snapshot and click on the Copy icon to copy the link.
Step 2: Paste the link on a new tab. This link is accessible to everyone you share.
This entire page displays your shared snapshot details (logo, appearance, sending credentials to email or not, privacy policy, etc.) that can be customized. For more information, please refer to the Shared Snapshot: Branding & Advance Options document.
💡 Did you know - From shared snapshot 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 Snapshot
Snapshot Landing Page
Let’s get started 🚀
Creating Shared Snapshot
InstaWP allows you to create a new shared snapshot through any of the following two methods:
Method 1
Step 1: Go to the Snapshots page and click on the Add Snapshot option to create a new snapshot.
Step 2: Select a site that you want to create a snapshot of and click Next.
You will be prompted to save the snapshot by filling out the following fields:
| Fields | Description |
|---|---|
| Snapshot Name | Name of the snapshot |
| Description | Description of the snapshot |
| Snapshot Type | Select Shared snapshot that can be shared online with a URL. |
| Instant Snapshot | When you create a new site from the snapshot, it takes about 5-7 secs of time, selecting this option will instantly create a new site. Only available for premium accounts. |
Select the snapshot type as Shared and fill out the configurations according to your preferences. Now, click Save. Your snapshot will be created within a few moment.
Method 2
Go to the Sites page and follow the steps as demonstrated in Method 2 for creating a snapshot. For more information please refer to the Create Snapshot document.
👉 Note: If a snapshot 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 snapshot from the same site from the site page.
Step 1: Select the Save Template/Snapshot icon of the site you want to create your snapshot with. It'll display Save Snapshot when you hover on it.
Step 2: Select the snapshot type as Shared and fill out the following fields according to your preferences. Now, click Save. Your snapshot will be created within a moment.
👉 Note: Once you've created your snapshot, you can delete the parent site from which you choose to generate it.
Snapshot Landing Page
InstaWP gives you access to the Snapshot Landing Page, which is visible to people who have shared your snapshot link. Anyone with internet access can visit this link.
Step 1: Locate the shared snapshot and click on the Copy icon to copy the link.
Step 2: Paste the link on a new tab. This link is accessible to everyone you share.
This entire page displays your shared snapshot details (logo, appearance, sending credentials to email or not, privacy policy, etc.) that can be customized. For more information, please refer to the Shared Snapshot: Branding & Advance Options document.
💡 Did you know - From shared snapshot any guest user (even without InstaWP account) can create website via APIs. Learn about create site using APIs.
Updated on: 09/06/2025
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