It is very easy to restrict user access to a SharePoint folder. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to do it:
- Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the left-side panel and select a library.
- After that, hover your mouse cursor over the folder with the access settings you wish to modify and then tap the 'More Actions' icon.
- Select 'Manage Access' from the list of options.
- Next, find the account you wish to restrict and then tap the access menu next to it.
- Tap the 'Direct Access' option to proceed.
- Subsequently, click the provided access menu.
- Choose 'Remove Direct Access' from the list of options.
- Finally, tap 'Remove' to confirm your request. The selected user will be restricted immediately from accessing your SharePoint folder.