Sensitivity Labels Complete Training | Module 3: Create and Configure Sensitivity Labels Walkthrough
Welcome to Module 3 of the Microsoft Purview Sensitivity Labels Masterclass.
In this module, we'll walk through the process of creating, configuring, and managing sensitivity labels in Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
Now that you've designed your label taxonomy, it's time to start building your labels in Microsoft Purview. We'll explore the label creation wizard, discuss naming conventions and descriptions, review available label settings, and examine how labels can be used to classify and protect information across Microsoft 365.
This module provides the foundation for future lessons where we'll dive deeper into content markings, encryption, auto-labeling, publishing policies, and advanced protection scenarios.
In This Module
✅ Create and configure sensitivity labels
✅ Edit existing labels
✅ Configure display names
✅ Create user descriptions
✅ Create admin descriptions
✅ Review label settings and capabilities
✅ Understand files, emails, Teams, and SharePoint integration
✅ Apply content markings
✅ Understand protection options
✅ Common troubleshooting tips
✅ Best practices for production environments
Topics Covered
• Microsoft Purview Information Protection
• Sensitivity Labels
• Label Configuration
• Label Creation Wizard
• Display Names
• User Descriptions
• Admin Descriptions
• Label Settings
• Content Markings
• Encryption
• Access Control
• SharePoint Online
• OneDrive for Business
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft 365 Groups
• Information Protection
What You'll Learn
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
• Create a sensitivity label from scratch
• Configure label properties correctly
• Understand the purpose of each label setting
• Apply industry best practices
• Avoid common deployment mistakes
• Build a foundation for enterprise-scale information protection
Course Playlist
This video is part of the Microsoft Purview Sensitivity Labels Masterclass (2026 Complete Course).
📘 Module 1 – Introduction to Microsoft Purview Sensitivity Labels
📘 Module 2 – Planning Your Label Strategy
📘 Module 3 – Create and Configure Sensitivity Labels
Additional modules are added regularly.