SharePoint & OneDrive · Site Management
Site Collection Administrator
Full control over a specific SharePoint site collection. Can manage all site settings, permissions, and content within their assigned site(s).
Scope: Single site collection or multiple assigned sites
Permissions
- Site settings - Full access to all site configuration options
- Permissions - Add/remove users and manage permission levels
- Content - Full control over all lists, libraries, and pages
- Site features - Activate and deactivate site features
- Recycle bin - Access and restore deleted items (including second-stage)
- Storage - View site storage usage
- Subsites - Create, manage, and delete subsites
Common use cases
- Department or team site administration
- Project site management
- Hub site administration
- Intranet portal management
Best practices
- Assign at least 2 site admins for continuity
- Document site admin responsibilities
- Use groups for permission management, not individuals
- Regularly review and clean up permissions
Security considerations
- Full access to all content in the site
- Can grant access to external users if sharing enabled
- Changes affect all site members
- No access to SharePoint admin center