How To Share A Notion Template: Publishing, Permissions & 'Allow Duplicate As Template' (2024)

Sharing & Publishing In Notion
January 1, 2024

In Notion, you can create your own valuable templates by combining different blocks and elements; from text and images, to more complex databases, pages and systems.

You can also share your custom templates with others, using the steps described in the next section of this article. Sharing your templates can help you collaborate and share ideas with others, and can save them time and effort when creating their own pages or databases in Notion.

How To Share Templates In Notion

To share a template in Notion, you can use the 'Share' function. This function allows you to select the people or groups that you want to share the template with, and to set the access permissions for the template. The access permissions determine who can access and edit the template, based on their role or membership in a group.

Here's how you can use the 'Share' function to share a template in Notion:

  1. Open the template that you want to share in Notion.
  2. Click on the '...' button in the upper-right corner of the template, and select the 'Share' option from the menu.
  3. In the 'Share page' pop-up window, select the people or groups that you want to share the template with. You can either enter their email addresses or select them from your contacts.
  4. Select the access permissions for the template. You can choose to make the template private (only accessible to you), shared (accessible to specific people or groups), or public (accessible to anyone with the link).
  5. Click on the 'Share' button to share the template with the selected people or groups.

Here's an example of what the 'Share page' pop-up window looks like in Notion:[Insert screenshot]It's worth noting that you can also use the 'Duplicate' function to create a copy of the template that you can share with others. This can be useful when you want to share a template, but you don't want to give others access to the original template. To use the 'Duplicate' function, follow the steps described in the next section of this article.

  1. In the same Share menu, hit the 'Share to web' toggle;
  2. Then, customize your sharing options. You'll want to toggle the 'Allow duplicate as template' option if you'd like people to download their own copy of your template;
  3. You can also set a 'link expires' date or option; and
  4. You can allow your template page to appear in Search Engines (not typically recommended;
  5. Once you've selected the permissions you'd like to share, you can hit 'Copy link' and share that URL publicly;
  6. People will be taken to a Notion URL with a preview of your template and the ability to duplicate it into their own workspaces.

Tips For Sharing Notion Templates

When sharing templates in Notion, there are some best practices that you can follow to make the process more effective and efficient. These best practices can help you share the right templates with the right people, and can help you manage and update the templates over time.

Here are some tips and best practices for sharing templates in Notion:

  • Use clear and descriptive names for your templates. This can help others understand what the templates are for, and can make it easier for them to find the templates in their Notion pages or databases.
  • Provide context and instructions for your templates. This can help others understand how to use the templates, and can give them ideas on how to customize or modify the templates to fit their specific needs and preferences.
  • Follow up with feedback and support. This can help others learn more about the templates, and can give you an opportunity to improve the templates based on their feedback and suggestions.
  • Update your templates with new information. This can help keep the templates relevant and accurate, and can help you avoid duplication or confusion when using the templates.
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