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Communication site

Last updated Provisioning SharePoint

AI summary

The Communication site template automates the creation of SharePoint communication sites for sharing news, reports, and status information. Requests go through an approval workflow, with no approvers set by default, and the site is created only after approval is received. You can customize the template by modifying settings, configuring approvers, and using requester data in approval emails.

The Communication site template creates a SharePoint communication site in SharePoint, using the settings, approval and emails below.

SharePoint Recommended Generally available

What it creates

Share news, reports, status, and other information in a visually compelling format.

Each approved request creates a SharePoint communication site.

When to use it

Use it to share news, reports and status with many readers in a visual format.

Settings

The template starts with these defaults.

SettingDefault
Site type Communication site
Minimum owners 1
Requester becomes an owner Yes
Requester can change owners Yes
Requester can change members Yes
Requester can change visitors Yes

Approval and emails

When someone submits a request with this template:

  1. The requester gets an email that the request was received.
  2. The request goes to the approvers. Rencore Governance creates nothing until someone approves it.
  3. Rencore Governance creates a SharePoint communication site.
  4. The requester gets an email that the site was created.
  5. If the request is declined, the requester gets an email saying so.
  • Approval step: On
  • Approvers: None set
  • Every approver must approve: No, one approval is enough
  • Reminders: Off
  • Cancel on timeout: Off

The request carries details about the requester that you can use as data placeholders in the emails and the approval: Requester Name, Requester Email, Requester Department, Requester Country, Requester UserId, Requester Job Title, Requester Manager UserId, Requester Manager Name, Requester Manager Email, Requester State or Province, Requester Usage Location, Requester Company, Requester Email Domain, Requester Preferred Data Location, Requester Extension Attribute 1, Requester Extension Attribute 2, Requester Extension Attribute 3, Requester Extension Attribute 4, Requester Extension Attribute 5, Requester Extension Attribute 6, Requester Extension Attribute 7, Requester Extension Attribute 8, Requester Extension Attribute 9, Requester Extension Attribute 10, Requester Extension Attribute 11, Requester Extension Attribute 12, Requester Extension Attribute 13, Requester Extension Attribute 14, Requester Extension Attribute 15, Requester Manager State or Province, Requester Manager Usage Location, Requester Manager Company, Requester Manager Email Domain, Requester Manager Preferred Data Location, Requester Manager Extension Attribute 1, Requester Manager Extension Attribute 2, Requester Manager Extension Attribute 3, Requester Manager Extension Attribute 4, Requester Manager Extension Attribute 5, Requester Manager Extension Attribute 6, Requester Manager Extension Attribute 7, Requester Manager Extension Attribute 8, Requester Manager Extension Attribute 9, Requester Manager Extension Attribute 10, Requester Manager Extension Attribute 11, Requester Manager Extension Attribute 12, Requester Manager Extension Attribute 13, Requester Manager Extension Attribute 14, Requester Manager Extension Attribute 15.

Make it your own

Pick this template in the Provisioning Template Library and change its settings, or start your own template from it. See Create your own provisioning templates.

Details

Connector SharePoint
Status Generally available
Recommended Yes
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Frequently asked questions

What does the communication site provisioning template create?

Each approved request creates a SharePoint communication site in SharePoint. Share news, reports, status, and other information in a visually compelling format.

Does the communication site template need approval?

Yes. The template has an approval step.

Which settings does the communication site template start with?

Site type: Communication site; Minimum owners: 1; Requester becomes an owner: Yes.

Can I change the communication site template?

Yes. Pick it in the Provisioning Template Library and change its settings, or start your own template from it.