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Features6 min readUpdated September 6, 2026

What Are GoHighLevel Snapshots? A Simple Beginner Guide

New to GoHighLevel? This simple guide explains what snapshots are, what they copy, how to use them, and where to get free industry snapshots.

Quick answer

GoHighLevel snapshots are one-click account templates that copy an entire pre-built setup into a new account. They include funnels, pipelines, workflows, email templates, custom fields, and settings. Snapshots let you launch a working system in minutes instead of weeks. This beginner guide explains what snapshots are, what they copy, and how to use them.

What are GoHighLevel snapshots?

A snapshot is a saved copy of an entire GoHighLevel account setup. When you apply a snapshot to a new sub-account, it copies everything over in one click. This means you do not have to build funnels, workflows, and templates from scratch for every new client.

Think of a snapshot as a blueprint. You build the blueprint once, then reuse it as many times as you want.

What does a snapshot include?

A snapshot can include most of the setup in an account:

  • Funnels and website pages
  • Pipelines and opportunity stages
  • Workflows and automations
  • Email and SMS templates
  • Custom fields, tags, and smart lists
  • Calendars and scheduling rules
  • Forms, surveys, and quizzes
  • Custom values and branding

How to create and apply a snapshot

To create a snapshot, open your agency dashboard, go to the snapshots section, and click create. The platform saves your current account setup. To apply it, open a sub-account and choose the snapshot. Everything copies over in one click.

You can also import snapshots shared by other users, which is how agencies share templates with each other.

Free industry snapshots from GHL Plans

Through GHL Plans, you get free industry snapshots for the most common niches. Each one comes with funnels, pipelines, and workflows built for that industry, so you can launch fast.

  • Real estate snapshot
  • Home services snapshot (roofing, HVAC, plumbing, cleaning)
  • Med spa snapshot
  • Solar snapshot
  • Gym and fitness snapshot
  • Chiropractic snapshot
  • Massage therapy snapshot

Why snapshots save time and money

Without snapshots, setting up a new client can take days or weeks. With a snapshot, the same setup takes minutes. This means you can onboard more clients, charge for faster delivery, and avoid paying a setup expert.

For beginners, snapshots are the fastest path to a working system without needing to learn every feature first.

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Frequently asked questions

What are GoHighLevel snapshots?

Snapshots are one-click account templates that copy an entire setup, including funnels, pipelines, workflows, and templates, into a new sub-account instantly.

Are GoHighLevel snapshots free?

Yes. Creating and applying snapshots is free on every plan. GHL Plans also offers free industry snapshots for common niches.

Do snapshots work on the Starter plan?

Yes. Snapshots are available on every plan, including the $97 Starter plan.

Can I edit a snapshot after applying it?

Yes. After you apply a snapshot, you can customize anything in the new sub-account. The snapshot just gives you a starting point.

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