Request a SharePoint Site

Overview

Need a SharePoint site for your team, project, or academic collaboration? KAUST IT offers support in creating secure and customized SharePoint Online sites for KAUST community members.

Who Can Request a Site

Anyone, students, faculty, staff, and researchers, at KAUST may request a SharePoint site for official business or academic purposes.

How to Request

You may request a SharePoint site by doing any one of the following:

  • Open a ticket using VITA
  • Call the IT Service Desk: 012-808-0910
  • Visit our Walk-In Support Desk
    Location: Building 14, Level 2
    Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Information to Include in Your Request

ItemDescription
Site NameClear and concise (e.g., Graduate Funding Portal)
Preferred URLFormat: kaust.sharepoint.com/sites/YourSiteName (e.g., kaust.sharepoint.com/sites/GraduateFunding)
PurposeBrief explanation of the site’s intended use
Site Owner(s)KAUST email addresses of responsible individuals
Members & PermissionsList of KAUST users or teams with required access levels (Members can edit and visitors can only read/view)
External SharingList of external domains (e.g., aramco.com, neom.com)

What Happens Next

  • The KAUST IT team will review your request and confirm the details.
  • Once approved, SharePoint Online will automatically send you a confirmation email.
  • You will receive access instructions when the site is ready.

Need Help Getting Started?

Whether you're new to SharePoint or want a quick refresher, the following trusted resources can help:

 

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