Are you having trouble logging in to Sharepoint? In this article, we will show you how to login to your Sharepoint account.
What is Sharepoint?
SharePoint is Microsoft's collaboration platform that helps you to easily manage your work and team communications. SharePoint provides a central place for you to store your documents, collaborate on projects with colleagues, and track your progress. You can also use SharePoint to create and manage websites, calendars, and contact lists.
How to Log In to Sharepoint?
To log in to Sharepoint, follow these steps:
1. Open the SharePoint website that you want to log in to.
2. Click the gear icon in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
3. Select Sign In from the list of options on the left side of the screen.
4. Enter your user name and password in the appropriate fields, and then click Sign In.
5. If you are prompted to save your credentials as a proxy server or application ID, do so by clicking Save Credentials.
6. Click OK to return to the SharePoint site that you were browsing before you logged in.
If you are using Windows 8 or 10, you can sign in using your fingerprint instead of your password by following these steps:
1) Open the Start menu
Login Methods for Sharepoint
If you are having trouble logging in to your Sharepoint site, there are a few different ways to do so. The following methods should work for most users.
1. Use the web browser: If you are using a web browser, log in by going to the site's home page and clicking on the login link in the upper-right corner. The login page will open in your web browser. Enter your user name and password and click on the Log In button.
2. Use Windows authentication: If you have Windows authentication set up for your Sharepoint site, you can log in using your user name and password. To do this, open Server Manager and select File And Settings | Web Applications | Your Sharepoint Site. On the left side of the window, under Authentication Settings, click on Windows Authentication and enter your user name and password. Click on OK.
3. Use Forms Authentication: If you want to use Forms Authentication for your Sharepoint site, you will first need to create a form with the correct credentials. You can find more information about Forms Authentication at http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=27795
How to Log In to Sharepoint
If you have forgotten your Sharepoint login or just need to reset it, follow these steps:
1. Click the Start button, type "sharepoint" into the search box and hit enter.
2. On the SharePoint Home page, click the Settings gear icon in the upper right corner.
3. Click Authentication in the left pane.
4. Under Login Type, click Login with Secure Password (recommended). If you are using a work or school account, enter your user name and password in the appropriate fields. Click Save Changes.
If you are using your personal account, leave these fields blank and click Sign In. You will then be prompted to enter your user name and password. If you have forgotten your password, click Reset Password and enter your user name and current password in the appropriate fields. Click Reset Password again to activate a new password for this account.
Conclusion
If you're having trouble logging in to Sharepoint, or if you just want to make sure you're using the correct login credentials, read on for tips and tricks on how to login to Sharepoint. Whether you are a administrator or just need to access some files that are stored in your Sharepoint site, this guide will help you get started.