> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sherpo.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Templates

> Start from a complete, pre-designed layout and customize it block by block.

Templates let you quickly set up your homepage using a proven structure. They are ideal if you want a strong starting point without building everything from scratch.

A template is simply a **Layout preset** built using standard blocks. Once applied, it behaves exactly like a layout you built yourself.

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## Availability

Templates are part of **Layout**.

* **Pro** and **Ultra** users can apply templates and publish updates to their live site.
* **Start** users can build and preview a template-driven layout in the editor, but clicking **Update layout** will not update their live website. To publish layout changes, they will need to upgrade.

<Note>
  You can experiment freely on Start. Upgrading later will allow you to publish the layout you already built.
</Note>

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## What templates are

Templates are full-page layouts designed for common use cases, such as:

* Product-first e-commerce stores
* SaaS landing pages
* Brand showcases
* Content-heavy or educational platforms

Each template is composed of regular blocks like Hero, Products, Pricing, FAQ, and layout blocks. Nothing is locked or special after applying it: you can always customize a template afterwards, and they are very useful to get kickstarted!

<Info>
  Templates do not introduce new block types. They only pre-arrange existing ones.
</Info>

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## Opening the Template Library

You can access templates directly from the Layout editor.

* Open **Site → Layout**
* Click the **•••** menu in the top-right corner
* Select **Template Library**

<Frame>
  <img className="rounded-xl mr-auto" src="https://mintcdn.com/sherpo/Hl3gumU6XPl350tX/images/layout/template-library.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Hl3gumU6XPl350tX&q=85&s=97ab946c45430ed0c0e0b467093137f3" alt="Layout editor menu with Template Library option" title="Open Template Library" width="1782" height="1278" data-path="images/layout/template-library.png" />
</Frame>

This opens a modal with all available templates.

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## Browsing templates

Each template card shows:

* The template name
* A short description of its purpose
* The main blocks used in the layout

Templates are designed to be opinionated but **flexible**. They showcase common layout patterns you can adapt to your needs.

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## Applying a template

When you select a template, your current layout is replaced.

This means:

* Existing blocks are removed
* The new template structure is applied
* You can immediately edit, move, or delete any block

<Warning>
  Applying a template replaces your current layout. If you want to keep your existing structure, export it first. If you click a template by mistake, just press revert.
</Warning>

After applying a template, you remain in the Layout editor and can start customizing right away.

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## Customizing a template

Once a template is applied, it behaves like any other layout.

You can:

* Reorder blocks
* Edit content inside blocks
* Remove sections you do not need
* Add new blocks anywhere
* Hide blocks temporarily while iterating

<Tip>
  Templates are not meant to be perfect out of the box. Most users remove or rearrange blocks to match their brand.
</Tip>

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## Exporting and importing layouts

You can save your own layouts and reuse them across spaces. From the Layout editor:

* Click the **•••** menu
* Select **Export** to download your layout
* Use **Import** to restore or reuse it later

This is useful if you:

* Experiment with different designs
* Reuse layouts across spaces
* Share layouts within a team

<Info>
  Note: Layouts are in a .sherpo format which only Sherpo can read!
</Info>

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## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can Start users publish a template to their live website?">
    Start users can build and preview layouts in the editor, but clicking Update layout will not update their live site. To publish layout changes, upgrade to Pro or Ultra.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I undo applying a template?">
    Yes, you can revert, as long as you haven't pressed update. If you want to restore a previous layout, export it before applying a template and re-import it later.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are templates customizable?">
    Yes. Every block in a template (aside from header and footer) can be edited, moved, or hidden. Blocks such as hero and products cannot be deleted.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do templates affect my products or files?">
    Templates only affect layout structure. Your products, files, and content remain unchanged.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I create my own templates?">
    You can export any layout and reuse it later by importing it into another space.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>