SharePoint Site Permissions

SharePoint’s permissions define access and level of control a user or group has over a SharePoint component. SharePoint Permissions can be managed by a site level group or individual. Following are the pre-defined permissions offered by SharePoint. They are listed from the lowest level of access and control to the highest:

  1. View only – for general public visiting your site
  2. Restricted Read
  3. Manage Hierarchy
  4. Approve
  5. Limited Access – grant some access to some components
  6. Read
  7. Contribute – allow to post and edit their own content
  8. Edit – allow to post and edit all content
  9. Design – change the look and feel of the site
  10. Full Control – admin level access