Change the default template for a SharePoint site on Hosted Messaging and Collaboration

The following article explains how to change the template for a SharePoint site. There are a number of templates to choose from if you prefer to not use the default template.

1. Log into your SharePoint site as the site administrator
2. From the Site Actions drop-down menu in the top right, select Site Settings

   

3. Under the Site Administration section, select Sites and Workspaces

   

4. Select Create to create a new site using a site template

   

5. Complete the new SharePoint site information

   

6. In the Template Selection section, select the Custom tab. Any application templates that have been uploaded will be listed here
7. Select the template to use for this site and click Create
8. The SharePoint site has now been created using the application template