Join SharePoint as an External User

Owned by Dan Jakubiak
Last updated: Jan 16, 2025
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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.

External users need to have a Microsoft account to 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

Have the Owner of the SharePoint site invite you to their site using the email address you have associated with your Microsoft account.

  1. Have an Owner of the SharePoint site invite you to the site.
    The Owner needs to follow this guide: External Users in SharePoint

  2. Once you receive the invitation email, click on the site Go to SharePoint link.

  3. You will be brought to a UConn log in screen; type in your non-UConn email address in which you received the invitation email.

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  4. You will be redirected to a standard login screen. Enter your Microsoft password.

  5. Begin accessing the SharePoint site.

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