How to Check the SharePoint Permissions of the Selected Users

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to check SharePoint permissions for selected users by navigating through Site Permissions and Advanced Permissions Settings. In just a few steps, SharePoint administrators can look up exactly which access levels any user holds on a site.

Steps

1. From the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, click the Settings icon in the top-right corner.
2. Select Site Permissions from the dropdown list of options.
3. Click Advanced Permissions Settings to open the full permissions management page.
4. In the top menu bar, click Check Permissions.
5. Enter the name or email address of the user whose permissions you want to verify, then click Check Now.
6. Review the SharePoint permission details for the selected user displayed on screen.