Quick answer
To move a page in Notion, drag it in the sidebar to a new location, or right-click the page, select Move To, and choose a destination page or workspace. You can also open the page, click the ••• menu at the top right, and select Move To for the same options.
Steps at a glance
- Open the sidebar and find the page you want to move
- Drag the page onto its new parent page or workspace
- Or right-click the page and select Move To
- Choose the destination page, database, or workspace
- Confirm the move and check the new location
- Verify sharing permissions on the moved page
Summary
Notion lets you reorganize your workspace by moving pages between parent pages, databases, or even different workspaces. This keeps your content structured as projects grow, without losing formatting, subpages, or content inside the moved page.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Locate the page in the sidebar
Open the left sidebar and find the page you want to move. If it's nested several levels deep, expand the parent pages by clicking the arrow next to each one until you can see the page clearly.
Step 2
Drag and drop for a quick move
Click and hold the page name in the sidebar, then drag it onto the page, database, or workspace name where you want it to live. Notion shows a blue line indicating where the page will drop; release the mouse button once it's positioned correctly.
Step 3
Use the Move To command for precise control
Right-click the page in the sidebar, or click the ••• menu at the top right of an open page, and select Move To. A search window opens listing your workspaces and pages, letting you type to find the exact destination instead of scrolling through the sidebar.
Step 4
Choose the destination
In the Move To window, pick a page, database, or workspace from the list, or search by name. If you're moving between workspaces linked to your account, they'll appear at the top of the results alongside your recent pages.
Step 5
Confirm the move completed
Click the destination to finish the move; the page disappears from its old location and appears under the new parent immediately. Open the new location to confirm all subpages, content, and any table of contents blocks moved along with it.
Step 6
Check sharing and permissions
Moving a page can change who can access it, especially if the new parent has different sharing settings. Review the Share menu on the moved page and adjust access for members in your workspace if needed.
Step 7
Update links or duplicate content if needed
If other pages link to the moved page, double-check those links still work correctly since Notion usually updates them automatically. For pages you want to keep in both places, use duplicate a page instead of moving it.
Why this matters
You started a page under the wrong parent, or your workspace has grown messy as projects piled up. Moving pages lets you restructure your sidebar, group related notes together, and keep databases organized without recreating content from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
Does moving a page delete it from its original spot?
Yes, when you use Move To within the same workspace or account, the page relocates entirely rather than creating a copy. It only appears in one place at a time.
Can I move a page to a completely different Notion account?
Not directly with Move To, since that only works within workspaces tied to your current account. For a different account, use Duplicate To, copy and paste the content, or share the page as a template.
Do subpages move automatically with the parent page?
Yes, any subpages, databases, or nested content inside the page move along with it automatically. You don't need to move each subpage individually.
Will moving a page affect its permissions?
It can, especially if the new parent page has different sharing settings. Always check the Share menu after moving to confirm the right people still have access.
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