Granting Access to Sharepoint Folders
Creation date: 3/30/2026 9:24 AM
Updated: 3/30/2026 9:24 AM
To give access to a SharePoint folder, select the folder within sharepoint, click the three does next to folder (...) to share, choose MANAGE Access to add individuals, groups, or create a sharing link. Permissions can be set to "Can edit" or "Can view," with options to set unique permissions if you do not want the folder to inherit site-level access.
Methods to Share a SharePoint Folder:
- Using the "Share" Button (Quick Method):
- Select the folder and click the Share button or the three dots (...), then click Share.
- Enter the names or email addresses of the people you want to share with.
- Select the permission level: Can edit (allows changes) or Can view.
- Click Send.
- Using "Manage Access" (Detailed Method):
- Select the folder, click the three dots, and choose Manage Access.
- Use the "+ Add people" option to grant direct access.
- Alternatively, click "Copy link" to generate a link that can be shared via email.
- Setting Unique Permissions (Advanced Method):
- Go to Manage Access > Advanced.
- Click Stop Inheriting Permissions to create unique permissions for that folder.
- Click Grant Permissions to add specific users or groups.
Here is a link that goes over the process: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/share-sharepoint-files-or-folders-1fe37332-0f9a-4719-970e-d2578da4941c