SharePoint Sites
Manage SharePoint sites across your organization. Create team sites and communication sites, configure settings, monitor storage, and maintain site health.
Site Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Sites | 156 |
| Team Sites | 89 |
| Communication Sites | 42 |
| Hub Sites | 25 |
Site Types
Team Site
Connected to a Microsoft 365 group for team collaboration. Includes shared mailbox, calendar, and Planner.
- Group-connected
- Shared resources
- Private by default
- Team collaboration
Communication Site
Broadcast information to a broad audience. No group connection. Designed for news, events, and resources.
- No group
- Publish-focused
- Polished design
- Broad reach
All Sites
| Site Name | Type | Storage | Last Activity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Team (sites/marketing) | Team | 12.4 GB | 2 hours ago | Active |
| Company Intranet (sites/intranet) | Communication | 8.7 GB | 1 day ago | Active |
| Project Phoenix (sites/projectphoenix) | Team | 45.2 GB | 5 hours ago | Active |
| Old Projects Archive (sites/oldprojects) | Team | 78.3 GB | 6 months ago | Inactive |
Create Site
When creating a new site, configure the following:
- Site Name — Enter site name
- Site Type — Team site (group-connected), Communication site, or Team site (no group)
- Site Address —
contoso.sharepoint.com/sites/{site-url} - Privacy — Private (only members can access) or Public (anyone in the organization)
Site Settings
Storage Quota
Set maximum storage for the site. Default is automatic pooled storage. Monitor usage vs. quota to prevent storage issues.
Site Classification
Apply sensitivity labels and classifications for governance. Options include General, Confidential, and Highly Confidential.
Hub Sites
Hub sites connect related sites for navigation and search:
| Hub | Associated Sites |
|---|---|
| Marketing Hub | 8 associated sites |
| HR Hub | 5 associated sites |
Inactive Sites
Sites with no activity in the last 90 days:
| Site | Last Activity | Storage | Owner | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Projects Archive | 6 months ago | 78.3 GB | john@contoso.com | Archive / Delete |
| Test Site 2023 | 8 months ago | 2.1 GB | jane@contoso.com | Archive / Delete |
Best Practices
- Use team sites for collaboration — Team sites with group connectivity provide the richest collaboration experience.
- Use communication sites for publishing — Communication sites are optimized for broadcasting information to large audiences.
- Implement site lifecycle policies — Automatically identify and handle inactive sites to manage storage and security.
- Organize with hub sites — Use hubs to create logical groupings and improve discoverability.
API Reference
GET /api/sharepoint/sites— List all sitesPOST /api/sharepoint/sites— Create new siteGET /api/sharepoint/sites/:id— Get site detailsDELETE /api/sharepoint/sites/:id— Delete siteGET /api/sharepoint/sites/inactive— List inactive sites