What is the purpose of a SharePoint site?
Why Create a SharePoint Site?
As a website-based collaboration system, SharePoint allows organizations to safely share data and customize sites for seamless collaboration.
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SharePoint is integrated with Microsoft 365 and it can also be used for document storage and management.
For a unique business function or purpose, creating a new site is necessary.
For example, HR documents need a separate site, finance documents also need their own site, etc.

The SharePoint sites become a container to organize relevant information.
How to download Microsoft SharePoint?
How to download SharePoint Server?

Just go to find details from this guide here.
Step 2: ExpandSitesand go to theActive sitespage.
go for the icon ofCreateto go on.

Step 3: If you want to create a private space to collaborate with your team, chooseTeam site.
This creates a Microsoft 365 group-connected team site.
If you want to share information that engages and informs viewers, choose to create a communication site.
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Step 4: Enter a site name.
if needed, you’re free to enter a description.
you could clickEditto type your group email address or site address.
For a team site, it’s crucial that you set privacy prefs Public or Private.
If needed, select a default language for your site.
Step 5: Add additional owners and members.
Then, a new SharePoint site will be created in seconds.
For a team site, a Microsoft 365 group will be also created.
Create a Classic Site
You are allowed to create a classic site using a template.
Step 2: ClickMore templateunderChoose a template.
Step 3: Enter a site name in theTitlebox.
Next, choose a language and a template from theTemplate Selectionpart.
Step 5: ClickOK.
To know details, refer to the help document ofCreate a site in SharePointfrom Microsoft.
Final Words
How to create a SharePoint site in Office 365?
After reading this post, you know how to create a team/communication site and create a classic site.
Just choose one category based on your organizations need to create.