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Tamras1972

Iron Contributor

Jul 02, 2020

Creating subsite - no option available in Communication Site

In modern team site, there's an option to switch to classic and from there I can create a subsite. However, there's no option on a communication site. Funnily, I clicked the back button on my brows...

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PeterRising
Jul 02, 2020
Tamras1972

Hi, from this page - https://tenanturl-admin.sharepoint.com/_layouts/15/online/TenantSettings.aspx you need to scroll down to Subsite Creation and ensure it is set as below.

Please note that it is Microsoft recommended practice now to use hub sites in the modern experience instead of creating subsites.

PeterRising

MVP

Jul 02, 2020

Tamras1972

Hi, from this page - https://tenanturl-admin.sharepoint.com/_layouts/15/online/TenantSettings.aspx you need to scroll down to Subsite Creation and ensure it is set as below.

Please note that it is Microsoft recommended practice now to use hub sites in the modern experience instead of creating subsites.

Tamras1972
Iron Contributor
Jul 02, 2020
PeterRising Thanks. I'll look into hub site.
ale877
Copper Contributor
Aug 28, 2024
hi PeterRising , but Since you shouldn’t exceed three levels of hub sites, using a subsite would be a solution to avoid creating a fourth level. Or is it still better to have a fourth-level hub?