Quick summary
Restricting user access to a SharePoint folder lets administrators control who can view or edit sensitive files within a document library. Using the Manage Access panel, you can remove direct permissions for any user in just a few clicks.
Steps
- From the SharePoint site dashboard, open the left-side panel and select a library.
- Hover over the folder whose access settings you want to modify, then click the More Actions icon.
- Select Manage Access from the dropdown list of options.
- Find the user account you wish to restrict and tap the access menu next to it.
- Click the Direct Access option to proceed.
- Click the provided access menu to expand permission options.
- Choose Remove Direct Access from the list of options.
- Tap Remove to confirm — the selected user will be restricted immediately from accessing the SharePoint folder.
