SharePoint Creation using Outlook

Creating a SharePoint Group 

SharePoint groups can be created through different methods. This document will explain using your local Outlook on both a PC and a MAC. 

Creating a SharePoint Group using Outlook. 

1. Click on New Group found on the top of the Outlook page if using a PC. 

1A. Click on File->New->Group of the Outlook page if using a MAC. 

2. Add a name for your group and select if you want the group to be private or public. If you are using Sharepoint for class activities, be sure to select private. When you are finished, select Create. 

2A. The “Create Group” will appear as follows when using a MAC: 

3. Add the members of your group. When you are finished, select Add members. 

3A. Adding members when creating SharePoint on a MAC. 

Your new group is now ready. 

4. You will see your Group listed in the left-hand column of your Outlook 

5. Not only will you see an email in the test group with a link which takes you to the newly created SharePoint 

You will also receive an email with the link to the newly created SharePoint. Just click on 

“Check it out”