How to Add Repost Page to the SharePoint Site Pages New Menu
Question details
The user wants to add the Repost Page content type to the New menu in a SharePoint Site Pages library to easily create news links.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Creating news links or managing site pages in Microsoft SharePoint.
- Observed behavior
- The Repost Page content type exists within the Site Pages library but is missing from the "New" dropdown menu, preventing users from quickly creating news links.
Before modifying site settings, ensure you have Site Owner or Full Control permissions on your SharePoint site to access and adjust library configurations.
Submit a Feature Request to Microsoft
Currently, adding the Repost Page directly to the modern Site Pages New menu is not supported by the SharePoint experience. Submitting feedback is the official channel to request this feature.
The modern SharePoint UI restricts certain system content types from appearing in the Site Pages 'New' dropdown menu to maintain a streamlined user experience. Because the Repost Page option is hidden by design in the current build, the product team relies on user feedback to prioritize UI changes in future updates.
Open your web browser and navigate to the official Microsoft Feedback Portal specifically for SharePoint.
Use the search bar to look for 'Repost Page Site Pages New menu' to see if another user has already requested this feature.
If you find an existing request, upvote it. If not, click 'Send feedback' to submit your detailed requirement to the SharePoint product group.
Workaround: Use the News Web Part to Create Links
Instead of using the Site Pages library menu, use the News web part on your site's home page to quickly create a news link, which functions exactly like a Repost Page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is a Repost Page in SharePoint?
A Repost Page in SharePoint is essentially a specialized content type that acts as a shortcut or link to an existing article or web page. It allows you to display external or internal links as visual news items within your site's News web part.
Why can't I see the Repost Page in my Site Pages library New menu?
By default, the modern SharePoint experience hides certain system-level content types from the Site Pages 'New' menu to simplify the interface. Users are instead encouraged to use the 'News link' feature directly from the front-end News web part.
Can I customize the New menu in modern SharePoint document libraries?
Yes, in standard document libraries, you can click 'Edit New menu' to check or uncheck which templates and content types appear. However, the Site Pages library has specific modern UI restrictions that prevent manually surfacing certain content types like the Repost Page.
