# Create a board from an existing SharePoint list

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-on-premises/virto-kanban-board-web-part-adjustment/three-ways-to-set-up-a-new-board/create-a-board-from-an-existing-sharepoint-list/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-on-premises/virto-kanban-board-web-part-adjustment/three-ways-to-set-up-a-new-board/create-a-board-from-an-existing-sharepoint-list/)
Product: Kanban Board On-Premises
Updated: 2026-08-12


Choose **"Configure for the existing list"** to create a board from an existing SharePoint list.

![New board dialog with the Configure for the existing list option for building a board from a SharePoint list](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/create_a_board_from_an_existing_sharepoint_list_1.png)

Then adjust your board according to your needs. To do this, you need to configure the settings in the “[**List Setup**](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-on-premises/kanban-board-settings/list-setup/index.md)”, “[**Board Setup**](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-on-premises/kanban-board-settings/board-setup/index.md)”, “[**Cards Setup**](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-on-premises/kanban-board-settings/cards-setup/index.md)” and “[**Advanced Setup**](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-on-premises/kanban-board-settings/advanced-setup/index.md)” blocks (optional).

![Virto Kanban Board settings with List, Board, Cards, and Advanced Setup blocks for the new board](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/create_a_board_from_an_existing_sharepoint_list_2-1024x518.png)

*Board settings*