How do i activate a Feature when a subsite is created

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I have a web template that users can create sub sites from. I want to activate a feature when the subsite is created e.g. create list, columns etc for that sub site only.

How would i approach doing this?

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:41

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To solve this you can use Feature stapling. Also see What is “feature stapling”?.

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answered Nov 04 '12 at 13:57

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thanks for the reply. is FeatureStapling the best way to do this? are there any other options? – user1786107 Nov 04 '12 at 14:10

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 04 '12 at 14:53

Generally speaking, when you want a FEATURE activated for any web created in the farm using a specific web template, you use FEATURE STAPLING.

But, if you want a FEATURE activated for any web created in a particular Site Collection only, you should use WEB PROVISIONED event. For more information on, WebProvisioned event, check here: http://stefan-stanev-sharepoint-blog.blogspot.com/2010/09/webprovisioned-event-receiver-practical.html

How do i activate a Feature when a subsite is created

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