Site Template Export

This PnP PowerShell script automates the export of SharePoint Online sites as reusable templates. Create standardized site templates to ensure consistency and accelerate site provisioning across your organization.

Purpose

This script helps you:

Export existing sites as reusable templates
Create standardized site configurations for deployment
Backup site structures and settings for disaster recovery
Document and preserve organizational site designs

Prerequisites

PnP PowerShell module installed
Site collection administrator permissions
Connection to your SharePoint Online site
Sufficient storage space for template files
Export permissions on source sites

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 exporting site templates will go here

Usage Notes

Large sites may take considerable time to export
Review exported template content before applying to other sites
Consider excluding sensitive data or user-specific content
Test exported templates in development environments first
Document template dependencies and requirements
Regular template exports help maintain backup strategies

Export Options

Full Site Export - Complete site structure and content
Configuration Only - Site settings without content
Selective Export - Specific components and features
PnP Template Format - Modern provisioning template

What Gets Exported

Site columns and content types
Lists and libraries configuration
Navigation and page layouts
Web parts and customizations (limited)
Site settings and features
Taxonomy and metadata structures