Last Updated on April 3, 2023
Do you want to create a project site in SharePoint Online?
You may have tried creating a site the “normal” way and got confused about why you can’t find the option to create a project site.
In this article, I’ll share with you how to create a project site in SharePoint Online. Specifically, I’ll show you how to find the option.
Let’s get started.
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Yes, you can still create a project site even with SharePoint Online.
With the modern experience, you have to dig a little deeper in the admin center to find the option to create a project site collection.
On the other hand, it’s easier to do so if your goal is to create a subsite focused on project management since it’s more straightforward.
Note: Talking about “subsites” and “site collections” can get a little confusing. If you need some help with it, check out this article.
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The steps vary a little depending on whether you want to create a site collection or a subsite. Here are the steps:
Site collection
The first thing you have to do is to get to the SharePoint admin center:
- Click the app launcher icon in your tenant
- Click “Admin” from the list of apps
Then:
- Expand the options for admin centers in the left panel
- Click the “SharePoint” option
Once you’re in the admin center:
- Expand the “Sites” menu
- Go to the “Active sites” page
On the next page:
- Click the “Create” button on the ribbon
- Click “Other options” from the right panel
Following that:
- Bring down the template dropdown list
- Click “More templates” from the list
Note: For a complete discussion about the different templates in SharePoint, read this tutorial: How to Create a SharePoint Site From Template: Full Tutorial.
If you have used the classic experience before, the next page will undoubtedly look familiar:
- Enter the required site details
- Select “Project Site” from the template selection
- Click the “OK” button once you’re done
Related: Using Site Templates in SharePoint Online: Beginner’s Guide
Subsite
Now, the steps to creating a project subsite are vastly more straightforward and easier:
- Navigate to the “Site contents” page
- Click the “New” button in the command bar
- Select the “Subsite” option from the list
On the next page:
- Fill out the forms about your site’s details
- Make sure to select “Project site” from the template selection
- Click the “Create” button at the bottom of the page
Not that hard, right? Anyway, feel free to share your thoughts and questions in the comment section below.
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