Users who are not affiliated with UConn can join SharePoint sites created by university members. An “external user” is anyone who is not using an “@uconn.edu” account. UConn Health Center users and Foundation users are external.
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In order to edit files and add files of your own to the SharePoint site, you need External users need to have a Microsoft account . An account can be created for free at office.comto use Microsoft 365 apps. Both paid and free Microsoft accounts will allow them to collaborate on UConn files; files are held within the storage that UConn pays for. Ensure that external users are invited by the email address they have associated with their Microsoft Account. |
Joining the site as an external user
If you are planning on editing files, or adding files of your own, you need to have a Microsoft account, please read the info bubble above. Have the Owner of the SharePoint site invite you to their site using the email address you have associated with your Microsoft account.
Have an Owner of the SharePoint site invite you to the site.
The Owner needs to follow this guide: Manage External Users in SharePointOnce you receive the invitation email, click on the site name.
Go to SharePoint link.
You will be brought to a UConn log in screen. Type ; type in your email address that is associated with your Microsoft accountnon-UConn email address in which you received the invitation email.
You will be redirected to a standard login screen. Enter your Microsoft password.
Begin accessing the SharePoint site.
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