Before reading this article, please go through the following article:
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In this article we can explore the Permissions tool bar items. Please note that this article is a part of an article series. The following is the Site Permissions screen accessible from the Site Actions menu.
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Now let us explore each menu item.
How to Grant Permissions?
For assigning permissions to a user or group, you can use the first menu item Grant Permissions.
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You can enter the user name and check the required permission levels in the dialog.
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How to create SharePoint Group?
For creating a SharePoint Group, use the second menu item named "Create Group".
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Microsoft recommends using SharePoint Groups, instead of directly assigning permissions to users. You can enter the group name, description & Group Owner in the dialog.
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How to Edit Permission?
For editing a permission assigned, select the permission item & click the "Edit User Permissions" item.
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You can check / uncheck the permission levels in the edit dialog.
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How to Remove Permission?
For removing a permission assigned, select the permission item & click the "Remove User Permission" item.
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How to Check Permission?
For checking the permissions assigned to a user or group, you can use the Check Permissions item.
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How to create Custom Permission Levels?
For creating custom permission levels, you can use the Permission Levels item.
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How to Manage Access Requests?
For automating Access Requests, the Manage Access Requests item can be used.
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In the dialog you can enable the request for access feature. Requests will be forwarded to the email specified.
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How to Set Site Collection Administrators?
Multiple site collection administrators can be set through the Site Collection Administrators item.
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We can add multiple site collection administrators without going to Central Administration.
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References
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Summary
In this article we have explored the toolbar items of Permissions.