<aside> <img src="/icons/info-alternate_blue.svg" alt="/icons/info-alternate_blue.svg" width="40px" /> What is a Notion Template?

A template is a prebuilt Notion page you can duplicate into your own workspace. Templates are often a user’s first entry point into Notion — they help turn the problem of “where do I start?” into a world of possibilities! There is an entire ecosystem of Notion template creators who build templates across various niches and topics. Now it’s your turn to join them — become a published creator in our Template Gallery and help other users make the most out of Notion! This how-to guide reviews how to find the best templates and how to create and share your own templates with the Notion community.

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Table of Contents

📘 Step 1: Find

Online

• Visit notion.so/templates to:
  • Search for specific templates or creators
  • Navigate top categories
  • Discover featured templates selected by Notion’s team
• When you find one you’d like to use, click Start with this template on the top right corner of the screen
  • You can also click View this template to try the template before adding it to your workspace
• Remember: You must be logged into your account to add a template in your workspace

Mobile App

• Open the sidebar
• Click Templates to view a pop-up version of the Template Gallery
• Navigate through featured collections, templates, categories, and creators

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• https://www.notion.so/templates/collections/top-free-student-planner-templates-in-notion
• https://www.notion.so/templates/collections/our-favorite-notion-site-templates
• https://www.notion.so/templates/collections/campus-leader-templates-for-life-outside-the-classroom
• https://www.notion.so/templates/university-planner-by-juicychu
• https://www.notion.so/templates/college-life-desktop
• https://www.notion.so/templates/resume </aside>

✨ Step 2: Create

Elements of a Successful Template

• Useful: Solve a problem for your intended audience
  • Think about the needs of your campus community, fellow CL’s, or students in your desired career field
• Unique: Go beyond a basic document and maximize Notion’s features
• Scalable: Is it made for individual use, small teams, large teams?
  • Consider the template’s use over time
• Built on basics: Use correct spelling and structure the space thoughtfully

Template Ideas

• Internship / Job Application Manager
• Online Portfolio / Resume (Notion Sites)
• Courses & Assignments Manager (Notion Databases)
• Personal Finance Tracker
• Notion AI Study Guide
• Event Planner

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🌿 Step 3: Publish

Create your Template Link

• Click Share on the top right of your template’s page
• Select the Publish tab
• Click on Publish
• Turn on the Allow duplicate as template toggle
• Share the your free template URL with others!

Submit to the Template Gallery

• Visit notion.so/submit-a-template to create your Creator Profile
• To submit your template, you need your:
  1. Public Template Link
  2. Template Name
  3. Template Description
     • Note: For all first time CL creators, include “CL24” in your description so the Templates team can add a “Campus Leader” badge to your creator profile!
  4. Template Category

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💡 Step 4: Share

Sharing with CLs on Circle

• Request feedback from fellow CLs to find ways you can make improvements if needed
• Include pictures and/or instructions to help others make the most of your template

Crafting a social media post

• On X: List your template’s key features, include one or more pictures, and share your link at the end
• On Instagram: Create a reel or slides post to visually attract people to check out your template. Also include the link in your account bio
• On YouTube: Add the template link in your video description and share your screen to give viewers a guided tour of your template

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• YouTube
• X/Twitter
• Instagram </aside>

❔ FAQs

• What happens when I edit my template page?
• How can I be featured on the Template Gallery?