How to Check the SharePoint Permissions of the Selected Users
- George Apostolov
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How to Check the SharePoint Permissions of the Selected Users: step-by-step guide
Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the top-right corner and click the 'Settings' icon.
Select 'Site Permissions' from the list of options.
After that, tap the 'Advanced Permissions Settings'.
Subsequently, go to the top menu bar and click 'Check Permissions'.
Enter the name or email address of the users with the permission you wish to check and then click 'Check Now' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the SharePoint permission details of the selected users will be displayed on your computer screen.
Quick answer: To check user permissions in SharePoint, open the site settings and select Site Permissions. Next, open Advanced Permissions Settings, click Check Permissions in the top menu bar, enter the user's name or email, and click Check Now to view their access details on the screen.
About this SharePoint tutorial
View user access levels in SharePoint quickly by navigating to site permissions, advanced settings, and entering user details. This guide shows how to check the SharePoint Permissions of the Selected Users in 6 steps, starting with "Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the top-right corner an..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the SharePoint permission details of the selected users w...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SharePoint interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to check the SharePoint Permissions of the Selected Users?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SharePoint data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SharePoint. Related guides: How to Color-Code the SharePoint Calendar, How to Connect a Power Apps Form to a SharePoint List and How to Connect a SharePoint Folder to OneDrive. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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