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.
In order to edit files and add files of your own to the SharePoint site, you need a Microsoft account. An account can be created for free at office.com.
Joining the site as an external user
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.
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 received the invitation.
You will be redirected to a non-UConn login screen. Enter your Microsoft password.
Begin accessing the SharePoint site.