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

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