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Overview

This node operation allows users to add a new SharePoint site within a specified tenant in Microsoft Teams & SharePoint. It is useful for automating the creation of SharePoint sites with specific configurations such as site name, description, owner, template, and design. Practical examples include setting up team collaboration sites or communication sites programmatically as part of onboarding processes or project setups.

Use Case Examples

  1. Create a new team site for a project with a designated owner and description.
  2. Set up a communication site for company-wide announcements using a specific site design.

Properties

Name Meaning
Tenant Filter The tenant ID or domain name to specify the target tenant for the SharePoint site creation.
Site Name The name of the SharePoint site to be created.
Site Description A description for the SharePoint site to provide context or details about its purpose.
Site Owner The user principal name (email) of the site owner who will have administrative control over the site.
Template Name The template to use for the SharePoint site, either a Team site or a Communication site.
Site Design The design style of the SharePoint site, such as Blank, Showcase, or Topic.
Request Options Advanced request settings including batching, SSL certificate validation, proxy configuration, and request timeout.

Output

JSON

  • siteId - The unique identifier of the newly created SharePoint site.
  • siteUrl - The URL of the created SharePoint site.
  • siteName - The name of the created SharePoint site.
  • siteDescription - The description provided for the SharePoint site.
  • siteOwner - The user principal name of the site owner.
  • templateName - The template used for the SharePoint site.
  • siteDesign - The design style applied to the SharePoint site.

Dependencies

  • Requires authentication with Microsoft Graph API or SharePoint API credentials to create SharePoint sites.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the tenant ID or domain name is correct and accessible with the provided credentials.
  • Verify that the site owner user principal name is valid and has permissions to own a SharePoint site.
  • Check that the selected template and site design are supported by the SharePoint environment.
  • If batching is enabled, ensure batch size and interval settings are appropriate to avoid throttling or request failures.
  • If SSL issues occur, consider enabling the option to ignore SSL certificate validation, but be aware of security risks.
  • Proxy settings must be correctly configured if used, including authentication if required.
  • Timeout settings should be adjusted based on network conditions and server response times.

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