Ever wondered what happens if SharePoint Online site permission levels are changed without your knowledge? It could grant unauthorized access to users inside and outside your organization. But don't worry! This guide will show you how to audit site permission level changes in SharePoint Online. By doing so, you can ensure that your data remains secure and accessible only to the right users.
Windows PowerShell Connect-ExchangeOnline Windows PowerShell Search-UnifiedAuditLog -StartDate MM/DD/YYYY -EndDate MM/DD/YYYY -Operations PermissionLevelAdded, PermissionLevelModified, PermissionLevelRemoved | Format-Table -Property RecordType, CreationDate, UserIds, Operations 
This report offers comprehensive details about the SharePoint Online permission level changes such as the user who made the change, when it was changed, and more.
AdminDroid's SharePoint Online reporting tool keeps you updated on all SPO permission changes within your organization by generating dedicated reports for permissions added, removed, and modified. By continuously tracking these modifications, you can swiftly address any unauthorized changes and safeguard your sensitive data.
Gain full visibility into SPO file access requests with AdminDroid’s reports to evaluate file confidentiality and grant the necessary permissions.
Track SharePoint Online shared items report to verify the permission levels of all shared files and ensure sensitive information remains protected.
Use AdminDroid’s pre-built default alert policy template to stay updated on every permission level change in SharePoint Online.
Monitor SharePoint site sharing configurations report to identify any unnecessary site-sharing permissions or unique role assignments assigned to users.
Audit SPO site external sharing report to get insights into external sharing permissions for all site collections and proactively identify potential data leaks.
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Ensuring proper permissions is critical for maintaining security and compliance in your SPO environment. AdminDroid’s
SharePoint Online management tool simplifies the process by making it effortless to monitor and control access rights.
This error occurs in PowerShell when you execute the 'Search-UnifiedAuditLog' cmdlet before connecting to the Exchange Online module.
//Execute the below cmdlet to install the Exchange Online module.Install-Module ExchangeOnlineManagement
//Run the below command to connect to the Exchange Online PowerShell.Connect-ExchangeOnline
This issue occurs in Microsoft PowerShell when you provide the date in a different format like "DD/MM/YYYY".
This issue occurs in the Microsoft Defender portal during an audit when the search duration exceeds the allowed limit.
This error might occur in SPO when you try to manage the permissions or settings of site contents.
This error occurs in SharePoint Online when you try to access a site without necessary permission.
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.
You can view the default permission levels for the SharePoint sites by navigating to the site's Permission Levels page.
Not every employee requires the same level of permissions as those provided by default permission levels. Some employees may only need access to view and manage sites without the permission of deletion. To accommodate these requirements, you can create custom permission levels and assign them to users.
Follow the below steps to create a new custom permission level in SharePoint Online.
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Handy Tip: Utilize the Permission Level Added To filter to find the permission level added to a specific confidential site and ensure precise tracking and enhanced security.
If you only need slight changes to default permissions, why bother creating a custom permission level from scratch?
You can create a custom permission level by simply modifying the default permissions using the below steps.
You can also modify an existing permission level other than Full Control and Limited Access. Click on the permission level you wish to edit and adjust the permissions as needed. Click Submit to apply your changes.
It is recommended not to modify default permission levels directly. Instead, create custom permission levels by copying existing ones or creating new ones in SharePoint Online.
Creating a permission level in SharePoint Online doesn't automatically grant access to sites. To give access, you need to assign specific permission levels to users. The assigned permission levels control what they can do on your site, like viewing documents, editing content, or even managing the entire site.
As projects evolve, your users' access requirements may change. To ensure everyone has the right level of control, it's important to check user permissions and adjust them accordingly.
Navigate to the in the SharePoint site. Enter the user’s name and click Check Now to identify their current permissions. After reviewing their permissions, you may modify them if required.
A SharePoint site comes with default SharePoint Online groups such as Site Owners, Site Members, and Site Visitors for managing permissions. Each group has a predefined permission level that controls access.
You can also create SharePoint groups with different permission levels as per your requirements. When you add users to the group, they inherit the permission level of the group.
Adding users to the SharePoint group will only grant them access to the site. It doesn’t change the membership of the connected Microsoft 365 group.
If a user no longer requires the permissions granted by a specific SharePoint group, you can remove them from that group using the following steps.
Verify and remove unnecessary members from the group using AdminDroid’s detailed reports.
When you create folders on a site, it will inherit permissions from its parent site. To set different permissions for a specific folder, you can set unique permissions in SharePoint Online. This allows you to create folder-level permissions in SharePoint Online. It specifies access to certain users without affecting other files and lists on the site.
Check user permissions in SharePoint Online before assigning unique permission.
You can view all the users and groups who have access to the specific file or folder on this page.
If you want to set permission for a specific list or document library, you can also
create unique permissions for a document library and list.
Permissions dictate who can access, modify, and share content, thereby making it crucial to manage them with precision and care. Mismanagement can lead to unauthorized access, data leaks, and compliance issues, which can significantly impact your organization.
To maintain secure and efficient SharePoint Online environment, consider the best practices listed below.
Whether you're an experienced admin or new to SharePoint, these ideas for managing permissions will help you maintain secure, efficient, and compliant SharePoint Online.
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