Sharepoint create modern page from template via url

[diabhoil]

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SharePoint REST API

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SharePoint Online

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Issue description

Is there a parameter for "/_layouts/15/CreateSitePage.aspx" or "/_layouts/15/CreatePageFromTemplate.aspx" to create the page directly giving the source template?

I do not want the user to chose a template or create the blank page. I have found that we can use for example "/_layouts/15/CreateSitePage.aspx?promotedState=1" to directly create a news page. But can I have something like "Create a news page with this specific template"?

[Ashlesha-MSFT]

Hello @diabhoil,
Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. We will look into it and get back to you shortly.

[Ashlesha-MSFT]

@diabhoil,
No, there is no URL parameter that allows specifying a specific page template directly.
you can achieve this using:
1.SharePoint REST API
2. PnP PowerShell -- https://pnp.github.io/powershell/cmdlets/Copy-PnPFile.html
3. Power Automate -- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/declarative-customization/site-design-overview

No, there is no URL parameter that allows specifying a specific template when using /_layouts/15/CreateSitePage.aspx. The ?promotedState=1 parameter can only create a blank news page but does not let you choose a custom template

[diabhoil]

@Ashlesha-MSFT thank you for the answer. So there is currently no way to change the url in the content type settings to something that the page will automatically created from a template?

I guess a possible way would be to create a SPFX solution, put it on a page, set the url in the content type to the page with an parameter telling the webpart/extension to create a new page via REST API. Seems like a very hacky workaround to me.

[Ashlesha-MSFT]

@diabhoil,
We appreciate your input. To ensure your idea is considered for future updates, we recommend submitting it through the https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/forum/06735c62-321c-ec11-b6e7-0022481f8472. Feature requests are reviewed by the engineering team and may be prioritized based on various factors, including the number of requests received.
Thank you for your valuable suggestion!