SharePoint: Access a SharePoint Site

This article explains how to access a SharePoint site using a direct link or Microsoft 365, and what to do if you cannot find or open a site.

Overview

SharePoint sites provide a shared location for accessing department documents, team resources, and other information within Northwood Technical College. Depending on how a site is shared, you may access it through a direct link or by opening SharePoint through Microsoft 365.

This article explains how to open a SharePoint site, find available sites, and troubleshoot common access issues.

Key Information

• You must sign in with your Northwood Technical College account to access college SharePoint resources.
• SharePoint site access is controlled by permissions. Not all employees have access to every site.
• If someone sends you a link to a SharePoint site, you can use that link to open the site.
• If a site does not appear in SharePoint, you may need to locate it using a direct link or request access from the site owner.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• An active Northwood Technical College account.
• Internet access and a web browser.
• The SharePoint site link, if one was provided to you, or access to Microsoft 365.
• Permission to access the SharePoint site.

Instructions

Open a SharePoint Site Using a Link

1. Locate the SharePoint link provided in an email, Microsoft Teams message, or other communication.
2. Click the link to open the SharePoint site in your web browser.
3. If prompted, sign in using your Northwood Technical College account.
4. If prompted to request access, follow the instructions provided or contact the site owner.

Find a SharePoint Site Through Microsoft 365

1. Go to MyCampus.
2. Search for and click SharePoint.
3. If prompted, sign in using your Northwood Technical College account.
4. On the left-hand navigation, click Sites.
5. Find the site you need and click it to open.

Request Access to a SharePoint Site

If you can locate a site but cannot open it:

1. Verify that you are signed in with your Northwood Technical College account.
2. If an access request option is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions to request access.
3. If no request option is available, contact the site owner and ask them to verify your permissions.

Troubleshooting

I cannot find the SharePoint site I'm looking for

Try the following:

• Verify that you are signed in with your Northwood Technical College account.
• Use the direct link to the site if one was provided to you.
• Search for the site through SharePoint.
• Contact the site owner to confirm the site name and whether you have access.

I received an Access Denied message

Try the following:

• Verify that you are signed in with the correct Northwood Technical College account.
• Use the site's access request option if one is available.
• Contact the site owner to request the necessary permissions.

SharePoint does not appear in MyApps

Try the following:

• Click the Microsoft 365 App Launcher (the nine-dot icon) in the upper-right corner.
• Select SharePoint.
• If SharePoint is not available in the App Launcher, open it using this direct link: Northwood Tech SharePoint.

The SharePoint link does not open

Try the following:

• Verify that the link was copied or entered correctly.
• Try opening the link in another browser window.
• Sign in to Microsoft 365 and try the link again.
• Contact the person who shared the link if it appears to be invalid or outdated.

Need Additional Assistance

If you're unable to access a SharePoint site after following the steps and troubleshooting guidance above, submit an IT Service Desk ticket.

Include the SharePoint site name or link, the issue you're experiencing, and any error messages or screenshots, if available, so the Service Desk can assist you as quickly as possible.