SharePoint Document Issues

Fix SharePoint Site Page Saving as Page(1).aspx Instead of Given Name

Maira Mehtab Sep 20, 2026 868 views

Question details

The user needs to prevent new SharePoint site pages created from templates from automatically saving with the incorrect filename Page(1).aspx.

Product: SharePoint Online
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Creating a new SharePoint Online site page from a default or custom template and saving it as a draft.
Observed behavior: The newly created site page is initially named 'Page' and automatically saves as 'Page(1).aspx' instead of capturing the user's intended title.

Before you start

Verify your site permissions and ensure that another page with the exact same intended name does not already exist in the Site Pages library, which could trigger automatic renaming.

Solution 1Recommended

Set the Intended Page Title Before Saving

By inputting the title immediately upon creation, you can override the default naming convention and prevent SharePoint from auto-generating a duplicate filename.

Often, SharePoint assigns the default name 'Page.aspx' immediately when a new template is instantiated. By renaming the title block before saving or closing the draft, the backend will update the .aspx file to match your intended name.

Create a New Page

Navigate to your SharePoint site and click 'New', then select 'Page' to create a new page using your preferred template.

Select Private Draft

If prompted, select the option to create the page as a private draft to keep it hidden while editing.

Enter the New Title

Before taking any other actions or saving, click on the title area of the page and type your intended page name.

Save and Verify

Click 'Save as draft'. Then, navigate to 'Site Contents' > 'Site Pages' to confirm the resulting filename is correct and not Page(1).aspx.

Solution 2

Escalate to Microsoft 365 Support

If the issue persists despite entering a title, it may be a backend syncing or service error that requires Microsoft's technical intervention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does SharePoint append "(1)" to my page names?

SharePoint automatically adds a sequential number like "(1)" to a file or page name if a file with the exact same name (e.g., "Page.aspx") already exists in the Site Pages library. This is a safety measure to prevent accidental overwriting.

Can I manually rename a SharePoint page after it saves as Page(1).aspx?

Yes, you can rename the page by navigating to the Site Contents, opening the Site Pages library, right-clicking the page (or selecting the three dots), choosing 'Rename', and entering the new desired name.

Does the page template affect how SharePoint names the new page?

While templates mainly dictate the layout and web parts, some custom templates might carry predefined default titles. If multiple pages are generated from the same template without immediately updating the title, SharePoint resolves the conflict by appending numbers to the duplicates.

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