Import Multiple Pages

This PnP PowerShell script automates the import of multiple SharePoint pages from backup files, migration packages, or content archives. Restore page content, metadata, and configurations in bulk operations.

Purpose

This script helps you:

Restore multiple SharePoint pages from backup files
Import pages during site migration or content restoration
Bulk create pages from standardized templates
Deploy page content across multiple sites or environments

Prerequisites

PnP PowerShell module installed
Site collection administrator permissions
Connection to your SharePoint Online site
Exported page files or content packages
Appropriate content types and page layouts configured

PowerShell Script

# Script will be added here
# Connect to SharePoint Online site
# Connect-PnPOnline -Url "https://yourtenant.sharepoint.com/sites/yoursite" -Interactive

# Your PnP PowerShell script for importing multiple pages will go here

JSON Configuration File

{
  "importSettings": {
    "sourcePath": "C:\\PageImports\\",
    "targetLibrary": "Site Pages",
    "overwriteExisting": false,
    "preserveMetadata": true,
    "importWebParts": true
  },
  "pagesToImport": [
    {
      "sourceFile": "homepage-export.json",
      "targetPageName": "Home.aspx",
      "contentType": "Site Page",
      "publishAfterImport": true,
      "customProperties": {
        "Title": "Home Page",
        "Description": "Main landing page"
      }
    },
    {
      "sourceFile": "about-export.json", 
      "targetPageName": "About.aspx",
      "contentType": "Site Page",
      "publishAfterImport": true,
      "customProperties": {
        "Title": "About Us",
        "Description": "Company information page"
      }
    },
    {
      "sourceFile": "services-export.json",
      "targetPageName": "Services.aspx",
      "contentType": "Site Page", 
      "publishAfterImport": false,
      "customProperties": {
        "Title": "Our Services",
        "Description": "Service offerings page"
      }
    }
  ],
  "mappingRules": {
    "webPartMappings": {
      "OldWebPartType": "NewWebPartType"
    },
    "urlReplacements": {
      "https://olddomain.sharepoint.com": "https://newdomain.sharepoint.com"
    }
  }
}

Usage Notes

Ensure target site has necessary content types and page layouts
Review URL mappings and web part compatibility before import
Test import process with a single page before bulk operations
Consider page dependencies and navigation structure updates
Backup target site before performing bulk page imports