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SharePoint (Modern Sites) - Disable subsite creation Tutorial

Learn how to disable subsite creation in SharePoint's admin center. Hub sites offer more advantages than sub sites. Follow the guide in the settings to prevent subsite creation.

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Objectifs :

This video aims to guide users on how to disable the creation of subsites in SharePoint, emphasizing the advantages of using hub sites instead.

Chapitres :

  1. Introduction to SharePoint Subsites
    A SharePoint subsite is a specialized area nested within a main site, designed for specific purposes. These subsites often inherit properties from their parent site. However, with the advent of hub sites, which provide enhanced functionality and advantages, the relevance of subsites has diminished.
  2. Advantages of Hub Sites
    Hub sites offer numerous benefits over traditional subsites, including better organization, improved navigation, and enhanced collaboration features. As such, it is advisable to consider using hub sites for new projects instead of creating subsites.
  3. Disabling Subsite Creation in SharePoint
    To disable the creation of subsites in SharePoint, follow these steps: 1. Navigate to the left pane in the SharePoint admin center settings. 2. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the link to 'The classic settings page.' 3. Once on the classic settings page, scroll down to the bottom. 4. Locate the subsite creation button and disable it. By disabling subsite creation for all sites, you can encourage the use of hub sites, which are more beneficial in the current SharePoint environment.

FAQ :

What is a SharePoint subsite?

A SharePoint subsite is a specialized area within a main SharePoint site, designed for specific purposes and often inheriting properties from its parent site.

What are the advantages of using hub sites over subsites?

Hub sites offer more advantages than subsites, including better organization, shared navigation, and branding across related sites, making them more efficient for collaboration.

How can I disable subsite creation in SharePoint?

To disable subsite creation in SharePoint, go to the admin center, navigate to the classic settings page, and find the subsite creation button to disable it.

Why should I disable subsite creation?

Disabling subsite creation is advisable because hub sites provide more benefits and better organization for managing related content and collaboration.

Where can I find the classic settings page in SharePoint?

The classic settings page can be found in the left pane of the SharePoint admin center, typically at the bottom of the settings menu.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Managing a Corporate Intranet

In a corporate environment, using hub sites instead of subsites can streamline the management of the intranet by providing a unified navigation structure and consistent branding across departments, improving employee engagement and information accessibility.

Project Collaboration

For project teams, utilizing hub sites allows for better organization of related project sites, facilitating collaboration and communication among team members while reducing the complexity of managing multiple subsites.

Content Governance

Organizations can implement content governance more effectively by disabling subsite creation and using hub sites, ensuring that all content is organized under a central structure, which simplifies compliance and content management.

Training and Onboarding

In training and onboarding scenarios, using hub sites can provide new employees with a centralized location for resources, training materials, and company policies, enhancing their onboarding experience and reducing confusion.

Event Management

For managing events, hub sites can serve as a central point for all event-related information, allowing teams to coordinate logistics, share updates, and engage participants effectively, while avoiding the clutter of multiple subsites.

Glossaire :

SharePoint subsite

A SharePoint subsite is a specialized area nested within a main SharePoint site, designed for specific purposes and often inheriting properties from its parent site.

Hub site

A hub site in SharePoint is a site that connects and organizes related sites, providing a shared navigation and branding experience, and offering more advantages than traditional subsites.

Admin center

The admin center is a management interface in SharePoint where administrators can configure settings, manage users, and control site creation and permissions.

Classic settings page

The classic settings page in SharePoint is a legacy interface that allows administrators to access and modify various site settings, including subsite creation options.

Subsite creation button

The subsite creation button is an option in the SharePoint settings that allows administrators to enable or disable the ability to create subsites within a SharePoint site.

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A SharePoint subsite is a specialized
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area nested within a site,
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tailored for specific purposes and often
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inheriting properties from its parent site.
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Nowadays though, hub sites offer
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many more advantages than sub sites.
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Let's see together how to disable
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this subsite creation in the
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admin center of SharePoint.
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Start by going to the left pane
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in the settings and at the bottom
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of the page you will find.
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The classic settings page link. Once on
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this page, simply Scroll down
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to the bottom and you will find
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the subsite creation button.
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We would strongly advise you
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to disable website creation for
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all sites as nowadays hub sites
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offer many more advantages.

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