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How to Manage SharePoint Site Permissions

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to control access and permissions on your SharePoint site.

Quick summary

SharePoint site permissions control who can view, edit, and share your site content. This guide walks you through how to access and adjust permission settings — including role types, site-sharing controls, and guest access — directly from the SharePoint dashboard.


Steps

  1. From the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, click the Settings icon in the top-right corner.
  2. Select Site Permissions from the dropdown list of options.
  3. Review and edit permission settings for site owners, site members, and site visitors, and adjust Site-Sharing controls and Guest Access Expiration as needed.
  4. Once all changes are made, click the Close icon in the top-right corner to apply your permission settings.

📌 Why this matters

Managing SharePoint site permissions is essential for maintaining data security and controlling who can access, edit, or share content within your organization. Proper permission management lets administrators define clear roles — such as site owners, members, and visitors — while also configuring guest access and sharing policies. Without correct permission settings, sensitive information can be exposed to unauthorized users or external parties. Following a structured process to review and update SharePoint permissions helps teams stay compliant, secure, and in control of their collaboration environment.
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