How to Manage SharePoint Site Permissions
- George Apostolov
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How to Manage SharePoint Site Permissions: step-by-step guide
Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, go to the top-right corner and click the 'Settings' icon.
Choose 'Site Permissions' from the list of options.
Following that, you can now start managing the permissions of your SharePoint site. For instance, you may edit the access type of site owners, site members, and site visitors. Likewise, you can also change the Site-Sharing controls and Guest Access Expiration.
After making all the necessary adjustments to the permission settings of your SharePoint site, click the 'Close' icon at the top-right corner to apply the changes.
Quick answer: To manage SharePoint site permissions, click the Settings icon in the top-right corner of the main dashboard and choose Site Permissions. Edit the access type for site owners, members, and visitors, adjust Site-Sharing controls, and change Guest Access Expiration. Finally, click the Close icon to apply the changes.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Control user access and sharing settings on your SharePoint site by updating roles, site-sharing controls, and guest expiration. This guide shows how to manage SharePoint Site Permissions in 4 steps, starting with "Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, go to the top-right corner and click..." and finishing with "After making all the necessary adjustments to the permission settings of your SharePoin...". 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 manage SharePoint Site Permissions?
4 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 Map a SharePoint Site to File Explorer, How to Move Files From One SharePoint Site to Another and How to Move Files in SharePoint. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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