Setting Advanced Site Permissions

Overview

Learn how to implement custom permissions in SharePoint.

One of the key features of SharePoint is its flexible permissions system, which controls access to various elements within the platform. While SharePoint offers a range of predefined permission levels, it also allows administrators to create custom permissions to meet specific organizational needs.

Process

1. Go to https://uoregon.sharepoint.com/
2. Sign-in to your Microsoft Account.
3. Click on SharePoint to go to the projects you are following.
   
4. Choose the SharePoint project for which you would like to set permissions.
   

5. Click on the cog wheel on the top right of the browser window and then click on Site permissions.
   

6. Click on Advanced permissions settings.
   

7. Click on Permission Levels.
   

8. Click Add a Permission Level.
   

9. Enter the name of the permission level and select the permissions below.

   
10. List, site, and personal permissions can all be chosen. Choose your desired permissions and click Create.
    
11. Click on the word Permissions to return to the Permissions home page.
    
12. Click the Create Group button.
    

13. Add group name and description.
    

14. Choose appropriate options and click Create.
    

Need Help?

For more assistance, please submit a ticket with the Microsoft Office 365 Support Request service page or select the Request Help button on this page.