# How to Create a Document Library in SharePoint

> To create a document library in SharePoint, click New in the top menu bar, select Document Library, and choose your library type. Next, enter a unique name and description into the input fields, and tap Create to add the new library to your site.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-document-library-in-sharepoint/
Apps: SharePoint
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a36c5ab56e05a00fdbb76/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the top menu bar and click 'New'.
2. Choose 'Document Library' from the list of options.
3. After that, specify your preferred type of document library. You can create one using a blank, existing, or template library.
4. Add a unique library name and description. Enter the details into the provided input fields.
5. Once done, tap 'Create' to proceed.
6. After completing these steps, a new document library will be created and added to the selected SharePoint site.