# Create SharePoint list or document library

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2013-workflow-platform/admin-actions/create-sp-list-or-doc-library/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2013-workflow-platform/admin-actions/create-sp-list-or-doc-library/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity creates a new SharePoint list or document library using specified template.

![Create SharePoint list or document library activity as a SharePoint Designer phrase in the 2013 platform](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/create_sharepoint_list_or_document_library_sharepoint_2013_1-1024x130.png)

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Create list with the following name and the following description using Generic list template on current site. Display on Quick Launch No. Save created list url in Variable: new list url variable.

## **Parameters**

Input parameters


| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| The followingname | Name of the newSharePoint list | The title of the new list. The maximum length is 255characters. |
| The followingdescription | **Optional.** Description ofthe new list or library. | My custom list |
| Generic list | Predefined list of available templates. Default value is Generic list corresponds to Custom list in SharePoint. | Generic list, Document Library, Links, Survey, etc. |
| Current site | **Optional**. The URL of a source SharePoint site. If the value field is empty,current site will be used. | https://contoso/SiteUrl; https://contoso/Sites/SiteUrl;[%Workflow Context:Current Site URL%]/subSite |
| Display on Quick Launch | **Optional.** Yes if the list appears on the Quick Launch area of thehomepage; otherwise, No. | Yes No |
| Variable: new list url | **Set by this activity.** The complete URL where the list should be created or empty value if create list inthe current site. | Example: http://server01 |


Example

![Example of the Create SharePoint list activity configured with name, template and site URL in a workflow](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/create_sharepoint_list_or_document_library_sharepoint_2013_2-1024x134.png)