SharePoint & OneDrive · Content & Permissions
Site Member
Edit permission level on a SharePoint site. Can add, edit, and delete content in lists and libraries but cannot manage site settings.
Scope: Single SharePoint site
Permissions
- Lists and libraries - Add, edit, and delete items
- Pages - Edit pages (if granted)
- Documents - Upload, edit, and delete files
- Views - Create personal views
- Alerts - Create alerts for changes
Common use cases
- Team collaboration
- Document co-authoring
- Project participation
- Content contribution
Best practices
- Default role for most site users
- Use for active contributors
- Manage via security groups when possible
Security considerations
- Can delete content created by others
- Can share items if sharing is enabled for members
- Cannot see items with broken inheritance they lack access to
Common questions
When should I assign the Site Member role?
Assign Site Member when you need to: Team collaboration; Document co-authoring; Project participation; and Content contribution. It is part of SharePoint & OneDrive and should be granted as a least-privilege alternative to broader roles like Global Administrator.
What can someone with the Site Member role do?
The Site Member role grants permissions including: Lists and libraries - Add, edit, and delete items; Pages - Edit pages (if granted); Documents - Upload, edit, and delete files; Views - Create personal views; and Alerts - Create alerts for changes. See the Permissions section above for the full list.
What are the security risks of the Site Member role?
Key considerations when assigning Site Member: Can delete content created by others; Can share items if sharing is enabled for members; and Cannot see items with broken inheritance they lack access to. Review the Security considerations section before assignment, and pair with Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for just-in-time access where possible.