I want to limit access to a single folder within SharePoint

Question

I have a sub-folder that I want to limit access to a select group of individuals. Please advise.

Answer 1

To limit access to a sub-folder in SharePoint Online, you need to break permission inheritance from the parent library or folder, remove any unwanted users or groups, and then grant permissions only to the specific group or individuals who should have access.

Start by opening the document library, locating the sub-folder, clicking the three dots (...) next to it, and selecting Manage Access. In the access panel, click the three dots in the top-right corner and select Advanced settings to open the classic permissions management page.

Next, select Stop Inheriting Permissions from the top ribbon. This breaks the connection between the folder and its parent permissions, allowing you to manage access to that folder independently.

After inheritance is stopped, select the groups or users that should no longer have access and choose Remove User Permissions. Then select Grant Permissions to add the specific group of users who should be allowed to access the folder.

More at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1380783/how-can-i-restrict-access-of-certain-members-to-ce

1.Select the folder and right click->manage access.

2.Advanced Settings.

3.Stop inheriting Permissions.

4.You can grant Permissions to users or groups.

Or selecting a group and change their permissions. (If you remove a user's permissions, that user is prohibited from accessing the folder.)

You can follow this article to get more information about Permissions.

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Marcin