How to Import a Notion Template (2024)

Table of contents

• 1. Create a new Notion page
• 2. Click on the ‘Templates’ button in the sidebar
• 3. Search for the right templates using the search bar
• 4. Select one from the list that Notion displays
• 5. Preview the template to ensure it meets your needs
• 6. Import the Notion template
• 7. Customize the template
• How to import a Notion template from a link?
• 1. Open the Notion template URL and click the ‘Duplicate’ button
• 2. Select the Notion account and workspace where you want to import the template
• 3. Import the Notion template from the link
• How to import Notion template on mobile?
• 1. Create a new Notion page to import the template into
• 2. Search for templates
• 3. Preview template in mobile
• 4. Import the Notion template on mobile

Let’s get into details.

1. Create a new Notion page

Click on the ‘+’ icon next to a folder in your Notion sidebar, or type ‘/page’ in any of the existing pages to create a new Notion page.

We will use the following page for reference in this guide.

2. Click on the ‘Templates’ button in the sidebar

Alternatively, click on the ‘Templates’ button towards the bottom of the page.

Both of these buttons take you to the same page with all built-in Notion templates.

3. Search for the right templates using the search bar

Click in the Notion search bar and type the category of template that you want to import.

In our example, we will import a portfolio template. We’ll do that by typing ‘portfolio’ into the search bar.

Notion immediately gives more suggestions such as design portfolio, personal portfolio, etc. Choose one that best aligns with your needs. However, we will explore all portfolio templates in our example.

4. Select one from the list that Notion displays

Notion will display thumbnails for all templates. Click on the template that catches your eye to access more information about it.

5. Preview the template to ensure it meets your needs

On accessing the preview screen, you will be able to see more details about the template such as a summary of its contents, creator details, sharing options, associated tags, etc.

But what might catch your eye immediately is the ‘Preview’ button. Clicking on it will take you to another page with the full view of the template. You can scroll through the page, check out different sections, page layout, and other design and functional elements before deciding to import the template into your page.

6. Import the Notion template

Click on the sticky blue ‘Add to my workspace’ button towards the bottom of the page to import the Notion template into your page.

7. Customize the template

We have successfully imported the template into the ‘Private’ space within Notion.

Next, we can customize the template design and layout to align it with our needs. This could include adding or removing blocks or changing the background color of text, as demonstrated in the below image.

How to import a Notion template from a link?

We have covered the process of importing a built-in template into the Notion workspace.

But what if you discovered a template link on the internet and want to use it? Just follow this simple three-step process:

1. Open the Notion template URL and click the ‘Duplicate’ button

Click on the link to the Notion template and open it in your browser. If the creator has enabled duplicating the template, you would be able to see the ‘Duplicate’ button. If you can’t see the button, you need to reach out to the creator and have it enabled.

Click on the ‘Duplicate’ icon, if available.

2. Select the Notion account and workspace where you want to import the template

3. Import the Notion template from the link

That’s it, you have imported the Notion template from the URL. It’s available in the selected workspace, accessible from the sidebar.

How to import Notion template on mobile?

1. Create a new Notion page to import the template into

Click on the pencil icon at the bottom right of your mobile screen to create a new page.

You will be able to find the ‘Templates’ option right above your keypad as soon as you create a page. Click on it to access the built-in Notion template.

2. Search for templates

Tap into the search bar and type the template category. We will stick with the same category as before in this section - portfolios.

Notion will display all portfolio templates with thumbnails.

3. Preview template in mobile

Click on the template that you like the best to access the preview screen.

4. Import the Notion template on mobile

Click on the ‘Use template’ option at the top-right of your screen to import the Notion template into your page.