Summary

This guide will show you how to save a document library template for SharePoint Online, SharePoint 2013, 2016 and 2019.

Saving a SharePoint library template

Before starting, ensure you have Full Control of the site collection where you wish to export your document library template.

1. Go to the SharePoint library to export, then click Library settings.
2. Under Permissions and Management, select Save document library as template.

3. Name the template as desired, then click OK to save the template.

• Note: Include Content will not work if there is too much data in the library.

4. Now that the library has been saved, go to Site Collection Settings and click List templates.

5. To download a copy of your saved template, select the template and click on the hyperlink to save it to your desired location.