How To Add A User To A SharePoint Site
Summary
In this article you will learn how to add a user to your SharePoint site.
Prerequisites
- You must be a site owner or a site collection administrator to add users.
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Instructions
Note: Use caution when sharing a SharePoint site. This will give the person access to the entire site and its contents.
Step 1: Open up SharePoint and click on the Settings icon in the upper right-hand corner
Step 2: Select “Site Permissions” from the menu
Step 3: Click on the large icon labeled “Invite People”
Step 4: From here if prompted select “Share Site Only”
Step 5: You will then be prompted to enter the name of the user you would like to add.
Step 6: From the drop down where it says "Edit", select the level of permissions you would like to grant for the new member.
Step 7: Make sure that the “Send Email” box is checked. Once you are done click “Add”. An email will be generated to the user with a link to the SharePoint site.
Conclusion
You have now completed the steps necessary to add a user to your SharePoint site.