How to Remove Inherited Permissions and Grant Permission to a Sharepoint Folder/File

Cloud Collective Support Updated by Cloud Collective Support

How to remove any inherited permissions or existing permissions.

  1. Right click the Sharepoint folder you want to modify permissions for.

  1. Select Advanced Settings
  2. Select Stop Inheriting Permission
  3. Select All the existing permissions, and click Remove User Permissions

You've now removed any inherited permissions and any existing permissions. You can now add specific users who need access to the folder/file.

Adding permissions

  1. Select Grant Permissions
  2. Enter the name of the user you want to provide permission for.
  3. Click Share

You've now successfully provided access for a user to access the folder/file.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Cloud Collective.

Email: Support@cloudcollective.com

Phone: 604.239.2182

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