Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ready to master Microsoft SharePoint? In this complete beginner’s guide, I walk you through building a modern SharePoint Communication Site from scratch. Whether you are creating a company intranet, a project hub, or just trying to organize your team’s files, this tutorial covers everything you need to know to get started in 2026.
Learn more about SharePoint permissions: youtu.be/T3acj8jpCKM
How to use Microsoft Teams: youtu.be/DnxEyXXl2gE
How to use Microsoft OneDrive: youtu.be/7uyJ9H4hfkU
We won’t just be clicking buttons—we are building a real-world project called "ChronoTours," a Time Travel Agency. You will learn how to ditch messy folders for powerful Metadata, how to create "living" spreadsheets with SharePoint Lists, and how to use AI (Microsoft Copilot) to generate content for your site instantly.
In this video, you will learn how to:
🚀 Create and customize a SharePoint Communication Site.
🚀 Stop using Folders: Learn why Metadata and Views are the superior way to manage files.
🚀Master Lists: Build a "Travel Request" system that goes far beyond Excel.
🚀 Use Multiple Libraries: Understand when to create a separate library for Media vs. Documents.
🚀 Design Beautiful Pages: Use web parts to create engaging News posts and Destination guides.
🚀Manage Permissions: Secure your site properly using Owners, Members, and Visitors.
0:00 Introduction to Modern SharePoint
1:17 Accessing Microsoft SharePoint
2:21Creating a New Communication Site
4:44 Tour of the SharePoint Interface
7:08 Adding new members
7:44 Adjusting site information and look (menu, theme, logo, font)
11:04 Document Libraries: The "Wrong Way" (Folders)
15:08 The "Right Way": Using Metadata & Columns
16:48 Version History and restoring from the recycle bin
17:45 Changing views and sorting in Document Library
19:41 Customizing your pages with sections and web parts
28:09 Adding a news post
30:50 Adding a new page
32:52 Edit the menu in SharePoint
33:36 Creating a list in SharePoint
37:26 Why You Need Multiple Document Libraries (Media vs Docs)
00:00 SharePoint Lists Explained (vs Excel)
39:45 Using the Agent to find answers
40:46 Setting up site branding in SharePoint
46:43 Setting up a Microsoft Teams from your SharePoint site
49:15 Governance & Conclusion
Ready to master Microsoft SharePoint? In this complete beginner’s guide, I walk you through building a modern SharePoint Communication Site from scratch. Whether you are creating a company intranet, a project hub, or just trying to organize your team’s files, this tutorial covers everything you need to know to get started in 2026.
Learn more about SharePoint permissions: youtu.be/T3acj8jpCKM
How to use Microsoft Teams: youtu.be/DnxEyXXl2gE
How to use Microsoft OneDrive: youtu.be/7uyJ9H4hfkU
We won’t just be clicking buttons—we are building a real-world project called "ChronoTours," a Time Travel Agency. You will learn how to ditch messy folders for powerful Metadata, how to create "living" spreadsheets with SharePoint Lists, and how to use AI (Microsoft Copilot) to generate content for your site instantly.
In this video, you will learn how to:
🚀 Create and customize a SharePoint Communication Site.
🚀 Stop using Folders: Learn why Metadata and Views are the superior way to manage files.
🚀Master Lists: Build a "Travel Request" system that goes far beyond Excel.
🚀 Use Multiple Libraries: Understand when to create a separate library for Media vs. Documents.
🚀 Design Beautiful Pages: Use web parts to create engaging News posts and Destination guides.
🚀Manage Permissions: Secure your site properly using Owners, Members, and Visitors.
0:00 Introduction to Modern SharePoint
1:17 Accessing Microsoft SharePoint
2:21Creating a New Communication Site
4:44 Tour of the SharePoint Interface
7:08 Adding new members
7:44 Adjusting site information and look (menu, theme, logo, font)
11:04 Document Libraries: The "Wrong Way" (Folders)
15:08 The "Right Way": Using Metadata & Columns
16:48 Version History and restoring from the recycle bin
17:45 Changing views and sorting in Document Library
19:41 Customizing your pages with sections and web parts
28:09 Adding a news post
30:50 Adding a new page
32:52 Edit the menu in SharePoint
33:36 Creating a list in SharePoint
37:26 Why You Need Multiple Document Libraries (Media vs Docs)
00:00 SharePoint Lists Explained (vs Excel)
39:45 Using the Agent to find answers
40:46 Setting up site branding in SharePoint
46:43 Setting up a Microsoft Teams from your SharePoint site
49:15 Governance & Conclusion
