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
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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 in your email address. This email address is both the address associated with your Microsoft account and the address that non-UConn email address in which you received the invitation email.
You will be redirected to a non-UConn standard login screen. Enter your Microsoft password.
Begin accessing the SharePoint site.
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