What are Sitecore templates used for?

Sitecore templates are fundamental components in Sitecore's architecture that define the structure and content fields for items. They serve as blueprints for creating content items within the Sitecore content tree. Each template specifies the fields that an item of that template type will contain, such as text fields, image fields, or other custom field types. This allows content authors to maintain a consistent structure across different pieces of content and ensures that all necessary information is captured when creating new content items.

By establishing a clear schema for various content types—such as articles, product pages, or landing pages—templates enable the efficient organization and management of content. They also facilitate the reuse of item structures, making it easier to create new items without needing to start from scratch. This greatly enhances content consistency and streamlines the content creation process within Sitecore.

The other options pertain to different functionalities within Sitecore; uploading media files refers to the Media Library feature, managing user permissions relates to user management and roles, and configuring security settings involves the overall security management of the Sitecore instance. Each serves a distinct purpose within the platform, but they do not specifically define content structures like templates do.