How to Create a SharePoint Site
- George Apostolov
How to Create a SharePoint Site: step-by-step guide
Head over to the top menu bar, then click 'Create Site'.
Choose your preferred type of SharePoint site.
After that, select a site template from the given options.
Read the features of the selected site template and then tap 'Use Template'.
Next, specify your preferred Site Name, Site Description, Group Email Address, and Site Address. Enter the required information into their respective input fields.
Tap 'Next' afterwards to proceed.
Following that, configure the 'Privacy' and 'Language' settings based on your preferences. Once done, tap 'Create Site' to finally produce and publish your SharePoint site.
Quick answer: To create a site in SharePoint, click 'Create Site' in the top menu bar, choose a site type, and select a template. Next, tap 'Use Template', enter the required site details, and click 'Next'. Finally, configure the privacy and language settings, and tap 'Create Site' to publish your new site.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Publish a new SharePoint site by choosing a template, entering site details, and configuring privacy and language settings. This guide shows how to create a SharePoint Site in 7 steps, starting with "Head over to the top menu bar, then click 'Create Site'" and finishing with "Following that, configure the 'Privacy' and 'Language' settings based on your preferenc...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SharePoint interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a SharePoint Site?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SharePoint data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SharePoint. Related guides: How to Create a SharePoint Site List in Office 365, How to Create a SharePoint Site Template and How to Create a Site Folder in SharePoint. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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