SharePoint & OneDrive · Site Management

Hub Site Administrator

Manages hub site registration and association. Can associate sites with hubs and configure hub-wide navigation and branding.

Scope: Hub site and its associated sites

Permissions

  • Hub registration - Register sites as hub sites
  • Site association - Associate/disassociate sites with hubs
  • Hub navigation - Configure shared navigation
  • Hub branding - Apply consistent branding to associated sites
  • Hub permissions - Control who can associate sites

Common use cases

  • Creating departmental or regional hub sites
  • Building intranet navigation structure
  • Applying consistent branding across related sites
  • Connecting team sites to organizational hubs

Best practices

  • Plan hub structure before implementation
  • Limit hub sites to major organizational units
  • Use consistent navigation patterns
  • Document association policies

Security considerations

  • Hub settings affect all associated sites
  • Navigation changes are visible to all hub users
  • Consider change management for hub modifications

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