Group SharePoint Sites

How can I create a group SharePoint site?

You can request ITS to create the site or create it yourself through Office 365.

1. To request ITS to create a group site:
   1. Submit a Service Request to create a new SharePoint site through the ITS Service Portal here.
   2. Provide the following information:
      • The name of the new group.
      • The UVIDs of the individuals who will have initial ownership of the site.
2. To create a group site yourself:
   1. Sign in to portal.office.com.
   2. Select the Microsoft 365 App Launcher, then open SharePoint.
   3. On the SharePoint start page, click + Create Site on the left sidebar.
   4. Follow the wizard:
      • Choose whether to create a Team site or a Communication site.
      • Enter the name of the site (add a description if desired).
      • Click Edit to customize any settings if needed.
   5. In the next pane, assign site owners and members.
   6. Click Finish to complete site creation.

How can I add or remove users from a SharePoint site?

Follow these steps to manage users in your SharePoint site:

1. To add users:
   1. Go to your SharePoint site and click Site Contents, then click Settings.
   2. Under Users and Permissions, click People and Groups.
   3. On the left, select the group where you want to add users.
   4. Click the drop-down arrow next to New, then select Add Users.
   5. Enter the names, usernames, or email addresses of the users, and select them from the search box.
   6. Optional: Include a personal message and choose to send an email invitation under Show Options.
   7. Click Share.
   8. For more details, visit: Share a SharePoint Site.
2. To remove users:
   1. Go to your SharePoint site and click Site Contents, then click Settings.
   2. Under Users and Permissions, click People and Groups.
   3. On the left, select the group where you want to remove users.
   4. Select the users you want to remove by using the checkboxes.
   5. Click Actions, then select Remove Users from Group.
   6. Click OK to confirm.
   7. For detailed instructions, visit: Remove Users from SharePoint.

How do I assign roles and permissions in SharePoint?

Use the SharePoint roles management feature to assign or update permissions:

1. Log in to your SharePoint site.
2. Navigate to Site Contents and click Settings.
3. Under Users and Permissions, choose the relevant option to manage term sets or roles.
4. Follow the steps outlined in the official instructions here: Assign Roles and Permissions.

Additional information:

1. Detailed instructions for creating a SharePoint site: Create a SharePoint Site.
2. Comprehensive resources for managing SharePoint: Get Started with SharePoint.
3. For further help, see the SharePoint support page: Sign in to SharePoint.