Adding and Removing Users from SharePoint Online

Issue/Question

How do I change who can and can't access my SharePoint site?

Environment

  • SharePoint Online

Cause

Multiple Causes

Resolution

Note: You must be an Owner of the SharePoint site to add or remove users

Adding Access

  1. Select the folder you would like to change access to
  2. Click the three vertical dots
  3. Choose Manage Access
  4. Click the + next to Direct Access
  5. Click the arrow next to the pencil to select either Can edit or Can view
  6. Type the email address of the user you are adding
  7. Select the user from the dropdown that appears
  8. Click Grant Access

Removing Access

Note: If after completing these steps, the user still has access to the Sharepoint Site, you will need to contact the Service Desk to get them removed

  1. Select the folder you would like to change access to
  2. Click the three vertical dots
  3. Choose Manage Access
  4. Click the arrow next to the pencil of the user you would like to remove
  5. Select Stop sharing
  6. Click Remove when prompted
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