Pages 2.0 | Duplicate a Page

Learn how to create an instant copy of any page or subpage in your page group so you can build consistently without starting from scratch.

🎯 Who this article is for: Page group owners, editors, and admins working in Pages 2.0.

💼 Package requirements: Page duplication is available to all packages.

🔒 Permissions: Pages can be duplicated by page group owners, editors, and admins.

1. Overview

Duplicating a page in Pages 2.0 creates an exact copy of an existing page, complete with its content and layout, ready for you to edit. Whether you are building out consistent pages across teams or creating a starting point for a second version of existing content, duplication removes the need to rebuild structure from scratch each time.

🗒️ Note: Throughout this article, the word "page" refers to both pages and subpages unless otherwise stated. The duplicate feature works the same way for both.

2. Use cases

• Recurring content with the same structure: Some content is published on a recurring basis and follows the same pattern each time: quarterly reviews, annual policy updates, monthly all-hands recaps. Duplicating the previous version gives you both the structure and the existing content as a starting point. Update what has changed, keep what has not, and the new page is ready without rebuilding anything.
• Multiple similar entries within one page group: When a page group contains a set of related pages that all follow the same layout, such as one page per office location, product, or team initiative, duplicating an existing page is faster than starting fresh. Add the new entry, update the specifics, and it matches the rest of the group.
• Make changes without losing the original: When a page needs significant updates but you are not ready to archive or delete the current version, duplicating it gives you a working copy to develop freely. The original stays published and unchanged while you work on the new version, and you can decide what to do with it once the update is ready.

3. Before you begin

• You must be a page group owner, page group editor, or an admin to duplicate a page.
• If your page group has multiple languages configured, duplicating a page creates a copy across all language variants. Each variant receives its own version of the duplicate, whether it is the primary language or a secondary one.
• When you duplicate a page, all of its subpages are duplicated along with it. This applies at every level: if a subpage has its own subpages, those are duplicated too.
• Custom page-level permissions are not copied over. The duplicate inherits the page group's default permissions instead. Review and adjust permissions before publishing the duplicate.
• The duplicate is created as an unpublished draft. It will not be visible to users until you publish it.

4. How to duplicate a page

1. Navigate to the page group containing the page you want to duplicate.
2. Click the pencil icon (top-right) to open the page editor.
3. In the left-hand navigation, click the Pages tab.
4. Click the three-dot menu next to the page you want to duplicate.
5. Select Duplicate page.

The duplicate will appear at the end of the page group list and is named "Copy of [page name]".

🗒️ Note: When a page is duplicated, it is unpublished by default. Make sure to publish it once it's ready to go live.

5. Best practices

• Rename the page before you publish it: The duplicate's default name is easy to spot while you are working, but it will be visible to users once the page goes live. Remember to rename it to keep your page group's navigation clear.
• Review all content before publishing: A duplicated page carries over everything from the original, including specific details, references, and links. Before publishing, check that everything reflects the new page's purpose rather than the one it was copied from.
• Check permissions before publishing: The duplicate inherits the page group's default permissions, not the original page's custom permissions. If the original had restricted or custom page-level access, you will need to set those permissions again on the duplicate before it goes live.
• Finish the primary language version before localizing: If your page group has multiple languages configured, keep all edits in the primary language until the duplicate is ready to publish. As soon as you edit a secondary language variant, it disconnects from the primary and changes stop syncing in either direction. Localize secondary variants only once the primary is final.
• Keep the duplicate unpublished until it is ready: A duplicated page is a working copy. Leaving it unpublished while you edit means users only ever see finished content, and the original stays intact in the meantime. Publish the duplicate only once it reflects exactly what you want to go live.

6. Frequently asked questions

Does duplicating a page also copy its subpages?

Yes. When you duplicate a page, all of its subpages are duplicated too, at every level of nesting. The same applies when you duplicate a subpage directly: any subpages under it are included.

Does the duplicate carry over the same page-level permissions as the original?

No. The duplicate inherits the page group's default permissions. Any custom page-level permissions from the original are not carried over. Before publishing, check the permissions on the duplicate and adjust them as needed.

Can I duplicate an archived page?

No. Archived pages cannot be duplicated. Unarchive the page first, then duplicate it.

What is the difference between duplicating a page and creating one from a template?

Page templates give you a reusable layout structure that starts empty. They involve a setup process and work well when the same structure will be used repeatedly, across different page groups or by different teams. Duplicating copies an existing page with its content already in place within the same page group. It works well for quick, in-context situations where you want to reuse a specific page's content and structure, and where setting up a formal template would be more overhead than the task requires.

Can I duplicate a page into a different page group?

Not in one step. Duplicating always creates the copy within the same page group. If you want the page in a different page group, duplicate it first and then move the copy. See Move Pages to Another Page Group for instructions on moving pages.