How do I duplicate a Notion page?

Duplicating a Notion page is surprisingly straightforward—you can accomplish it in just three clicks using the "..." menu at the top-right of any page. This feature proves invaluable for creating templates, backing up important content, or repurposing existing structures for new projects. Whether you're working with personal pages or exploring public templates, the duplication process remains consistent across Notion's platform. Understanding the nuances of this feature can significantly streamline your workflow and help you build more efficient organizational systems.

The primary method works universally across web and desktop versions. Simply open the page you want to duplicate, click the three-dot "..." icon positioned next to the share and favorite buttons, then select "Duplicate" from the dropdown menu. Notion automatically creates a copy with "(1)" appended to the title, placing it in the same location as your original. This process duplicates everything—sub-pages, databases, content blocks, and formatting—creating a complete replica you can modify independently.

For public templates or shared pages, the process follows a similar pattern but offers additional flexibility. When you find a public Notion template, click the "Duplicate" button in the top-right corner, then choose which workspace should receive the copy. This method allows you to import comprehensive page structures and organizational systems directly into your private workspace, complete with all nested content and relationships intact.

However, duplication comes with important limitations you should consider. Notion enforces a rate limit of 50,000 blocks per hour, which means extremely large pages or frequent bulk duplication might trigger temporary restrictions. Additionally, your duplication options depend entirely on your permissions within the workspace—if you can't see the duplicate option, you likely need admin access or the page owner has disabled template duplication. These restrictions serve important security purposes but can occasionally frustrate users working with complex organizational structures.

The real power of page duplication emerges when you combine it with thoughtful template design. Rather than recreating common page structures repeatedly, you can build master templates and duplicate them as needed, maintaining consistency while saving significant time. This approach works particularly well for project planning pages, meeting notes templates, or client onboarding workflows where structure remains constant but content varies. By mastering this fundamental feature, you're establishing the foundation for more sophisticated productivity systems within your Notion workspace.