Edit: Setup
Once a shared template is created in InstaWP, you can customize the look, feel, and behavior of your template landing page. As a result, this type of template can be shared with anyone on the internet, and anyone can create a new site based on your template.
In this documentation, we will explore:
Navigation to Template Options
Shared Template Setup
Let’s get started 🚀
Go to the Templates page and click on the Edit icon to set up the template you want.
It'll take you to the template dashboard, where you'll get options to set up your template. Click Save after completing the setup.
On the Template Setup dialog, you can edit your shared template in the general following fields:
InstaWP allows you to set up your shared template by personalizing the general options available on the Template Options Page.
Sharing Template URL
Preview
Step 1: Locate the Share button and click on it. Now, click on the Copy Link icon. You can use this link to share the template with your users.
Step 2: Paste the link on a new tab. This link is accessible to everyone you share.
You can use this option to preview your Template Landing Page, which is visible to people who have your shared template link.
Locate the Preview button and click on it.
This will show your shared template page.
💡 Did you know - You can edit private templates that you can share with your team or anybody with the URL from your setup page. Learn about Edit private template.
In this documentation, we will explore:
Navigation to Template Options
Shared Template Setup
Let’s get started 🚀
Navigation to Template Options
Go to the Templates page and click on the Edit icon to set up the template you want.
It'll take you to the template dashboard, where you'll get options to set up your template. Click Save after completing the setup.
On the Template Setup dialog, you can edit your shared template in the general following fields:
| Fields | Description |
|---|---|
| Template Name | Name of the template. |
| Description | Description of the template. |
| 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. |
| Post-Creation Commands | This allows you to enter the post commands that you can use to manage your WordPress website post without needing to log in to the WP admin panel. For example, "wp post create" that creates a new post. |
Shared Template Setup
InstaWP allows you to set up your shared template by personalizing the general options available on the Template Options Page.
Sharing Template URL
Preview
Sharing Template URL
Step 1: Locate the Share button and click on it. Now, click on the Copy Link icon. You can use this link to share the template with your users.
Step 2: Paste the link on a new tab. This link is accessible to everyone you share.
Preview
You can use this option to preview your Template Landing Page, which is visible to people who have your shared template link.
Locate the Preview button and click on it.
This will show your shared template page.
💡 Did you know - You can edit private templates that you can share with your team or anybody with the URL from your setup page. Learn about Edit private template.
Updated on: 09/04/2025
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