What is a SharePoint Group?
A SharePoint group is basically a collection of users grouped together to simplify permission management within a SharePoint site.
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SharePoint groups make it easy for site owners to manage access control by assigning permissions to an entire group, instead of having to assign permissions to individual users.
SharePoint group permissions
Each group is associated with a set of permission levels (such as Read, Contribute, or Full Control), and members of the group inherit those permissions. Common default SharePoint groups include:
- Owners: Full control over the site, including managing permissions and settings.
- Members: Can add, edit, and delete content within the site.
- Visitors: Read-only access to view site content.
Why use SharePoint groups?
- Simplified management: Add or remove users from a group instead of updating permissions individually.
- Consistency: Ensures all members of a team or role have the same access level.
- Scalability: Easily manage permissions across large organizations with hundreds of users.
- Auditability: Group-based permissions are easier to review and audit for compliance purposes.
