What are the default site permission levels in SharePoint Online?
Imagine you have created a new SharePoint site in your organization and want to assign user access to the site. SharePoint Online simplifies this process with default permission levels designed to manage access efficiently. These permission levels let users securely and quickly access the resources they need by assigning rights like read, edit, and more.
The default site permission levels of SharePoint Online are mentioned below.
- Full Control: Grants all available access to the site with permissions, settings, and content. This permission level is typically reserved for site administrators and site owners.
- Design: Includes permissions for users to view, add, update, delete, approve, and customize the layout of site pages. This is ideal for users who manage site design and structure.
- Read: Grants permission to view items on site pages without making any changes. Users can download documents stored on the SharePoint site but are restricted from uploading or deleting documents. This permission is recommended for clients who only need to view the pages and list items.
- Edit: Provides users with full control over lists and their associated content. This allows them to add, edit, and delete lists. It also grants access to view, create, update, and delete list items and documents. Suitable for users who need to manage content and lists actively.
- Contribute: Enables users to view, add, modify, and delete list items and documents on the site.
You can view the default permission levels for the SharePoint sites by navigating to the site's Permission Levels page.