# SharePoint permission administration | SharePoint Manager Plus A unified tool to **report, audit, and manage permissions** in SharePoint Monitor and manage SharePoint permissions to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access. Gain visibility into who can access what, automatically detect excessive privileges, and enforce consistent access controls across your SharePoint environment. ![SharePoint permissions banner](https://www.manageengine.com/sharepoint-management-reporting/sem/images/sharepoint-permissions-sem-2025-banner.png) ## Why choose SharePoint Manager Plus? - Receive comprehensive reports to understand **who has access to your SharePoint Online sites.** - Identify which SharePoint objects were **granted access by breaking inheritance.** - **Grant, remove, or copy SharePoint permissions** in bulk for users and groups. - Audit the exact time a **permission was assigned, modified, or removed.** - Get notified on **privilege escalations, unauthorized access,** and other permission modifications. - **Manage permissions and break inheritance** to selective objects. ## Supported SharePoint Platforms SharePoint Manager Plus supports major SharePoint platforms, including SharePoint Online and on-premises editions such as Server 2019, 2016, 2013, and Subscription Edition. ## Permission reports ### SharePoint Permission Reports Gain enhanced visibility into your organization's access with SharePoint permission reports. - **Users and groups:** See what permissions were assigned to users and groups. Identify if they were assigned directly or through Active Directory groups. - **SharePoint content:** View permissions assigned to resources like document libraries, lists, folders, and files. Also check if these items have their permissions inherited. - **Unique permissions:** Uncover which SharePoint resources have their permissions assigned by breaking inheritance. - **External access:** Display what access external users have on SharePoint objects. Record all sharing activities associated with them. ![Permission reports](https://www.manageengine.com/sharepoint-management-reporting/sem/images/sharepoint-permission-tab-ss1-25.png) ## Permission audits ### SharePoint Permission Audits Keep track of every access change in your SharePoint environment. - **Permission changes:** Audit SharePoint permissions with information on the exact time a permission was assigned, modified, or removed. - **External access:** View when resources are shared with external users and monitor anonymous user activities. - **Inheritance changes:** See when unique permissions were assigned to objects and when their inheritance was restored. - **Instant notifications:** Stay notified via email on permission and access modifications to various objects. ![Permission audits](https://www.manageengine.com/sharepoint-management-reporting/sem/images/sharepoint-permission-tab-ss2-25.png) ## Permission management ### SharePoint Permission Management Ensure least privilege access with permission management features. - **Bulk management:** Grant, remove, or copy user and group permissions in bulk with a CSV file import. Quickly modify access without repetitive effort. - **Granular management:** Modify permissions to selective files like document libraries, lists, files, and folders. Break inheritance wherever necessary. - **Orphaned users:** Delete orphaned users to ensure a clutter-free environment and to prevent returning users from accessing old content. - **Group management:** Control access by managing group memberships in bulk. Create and delete groups to organize and foster effective collaboration. ![Permission management](https://www.manageengine.com/sharepoint-management-reporting/sem/images/sharepoint-permission-tab-ss3-25.png) ## Benefits of using ManageEngine SharePoint Manager Plus to manage permissions ### Hierarchical visibility Understand SharePoint permissions from a hierarchical point of view with the Explorer tool. ### Instant alerts Configure alert profiles to get notifications sent to different email addresses on various permission changes. ### Granular delegation Assign roles to non-admin users so they can generate reports and modify permissions without having their native privileges elevated. ### Automation Schedule permission reports to have them generated at customizable intervals so you can stay updated. ## Features that make SharePoint Manager Plus a 1-stop unified solution for your SharePoint needs ### Critical SharePoint management Perform critical SharePoint management tasks related to permissions and groups with its efficient management console. ### Comprehensive reports Get exhaustive information on your hybrid SharePoint environments with quick and easy access to categorized reports like statistics, security, activity, and usage analytics. ### Health monitoring Stay updated on the health of various SharePoint services. Monitor site connection and site storage to ensure peak SharePoint Online performance. ### Back up and restore Automate and back up SharePoint on-premises data. Restore your SharePoint environment to a previous version at any time. ### Seamless migration Copy contents from a site or file server to a new or existing environment with ease. Also migrate existing sites, folders, or files between SharePoint or OneDrive sites separately. ### Change auditing Audit SharePoint events and user activities. Track site access, site activity, changes to site permissions, and archive log data for forensic analysis as required by IT regulations. ## Trusted worldwide Over **280,000** organizations across **190** countries trust **ManageEngine** to manage their IT. ![Customer logos](https://www.manageengine.com/sharepoint-management-reporting/sem/images/sharepoint-sem-logo-set1-24.png) ![Customer logos](https://www.manageengine.com/sharepoint-management-reporting/sem/images/sharepoint-sem-logo-set2-24.png)