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Blueprints

How to create Blueprints and use them as a starting point for new websites

Written by Emanuel
Updated over 4 months ago

What are Blueprints?

Blueprints are a starting point for new websites that let you get a head start when creating a new website, so that you don't have to start over from scratch.

A Blueprint can contain posts, pages and settings that are stored in the database, as well as plugins, themes and any other uploaded files.

In short, Blueprints let you create a new project faster with all your favorite plugins and themes preinstalled.

Blueprint Storage and Limits

Each Templ account includes 1 GB of free storage for Blueprints.

If your total Blueprint storage exceeds 1 GB, additional usage will be billed according to overage pricing.

All Blueprints are stored on a special, non-public website called “My Blueprints.” You may see references to this site in emails or notifications related to your Blueprint storage.

How to Create a Blueprint

Prepare your website

  • In the Templ Panel, go to the website you want to use as the base for your Blueprint.

  • Install the plugins and themes you want included.

  • Configure settings, add content, and make any changes you want to preserve.

  • Navigate to Blueprints.

  • Click Create Blueprint.

  • Give your Blueprint a name.

  • (Optional) Choose files to exclude.

    • We recommend excluding wp-config.php, since it contains installation-specific settings.

Once the Blueprint has been created, you are ready to use your Blueprint.

How to use Blueprints?

  • The next time you create a new website in the Templ Panel, you’ll be able to select one of your Blueprints as the starting point.

  • The new website will be a copy of the Blueprint – with themes, plugins, and settings already in place.

Managing Blueprints

  • Navigate to Blueprints in the menu to view all your saved Blueprints.

  • To delete a Blueprint:

    • Click the three dots (…) next to the Blueprint.

    • Select Delete.


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