> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sandywp.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Templates

> Save a finished sandbox as a reusable snapshot and create new sandboxes from it.

A Template captures a sandbox's WordPress and PHP versions, plugins, themes, files, settings, and database. Use one to launch repeatable sandboxes without recreating the setup each time.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/sandy-wp/QrIaogrIPttSMHEN/images/docs/templates.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QrIaogrIPttSMHEN&q=85&s=77dc4a7f862a1633119faa2847aa9ea7" alt="The Templates tab with a saved template ready to launch" width="1432" height="1074" data-path="images/docs/templates.png" />

## Save a sandbox as a template

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/sandy-wp/QrIaogrIPttSMHEN/images/docs/save-as-template.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QrIaogrIPttSMHEN&q=85&s=47968f7aa47813bf4adec7481e3fdf05" alt="The Save as template dialog with name and description fields" width="768" height="576" data-path="images/docs/save-as-template.png" />

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose a ready sandbox">
    Open its **…** actions menu and select **Save as template**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name the template">
    Provide a name and, optionally, a short description.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for the snapshot">
    The status moves from `building` to `ready`. The source sandbox remains available while this happens.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Create a sandbox from a template

Choose a Template in the create form, select **New sandbox** beside a ready template, or use the action offered after saving. A template locks the new sandbox to the snapshot's WordPress and PHP versions.

Templates have their own snapshot size, while [plan storage](/guides/plans) is measured against sandboxes. Delete an unwanted template from the Templates list; that removal cannot be undone.

## Public launch links

A ready template can offer a public launch link when the plan allows it. In **Share** settings, choose the sandbox-local destination visitors see after authentication, such as `/`, `/shop/`, or `/wp-admin/`.

<Note>
  Launch destinations must be relative paths beginning with `/`. SandyWP does not redirect a public launch link to an external URL.
</Note>

Use a [Blueprint](/guides/blueprints) when the setup should remain editable JSON rather than a fixed snapshot.