How do I set permissions on a document library in SharePoint so only certain people can access it?
- Go to your document library
- Click on the cog symbol at the top right of the screen and select 'Library Settings'. The Library Settings screen will appear:

- Click on 'Permissions for this document library' in the 2nd column under 'Permissions and Management'.
- The Library permissions page will be displayed:

- The document library will be inheriting permissions from its parent – this needs to be changed. Click 'Stop Inheriting Permissions'.
- A warning message will appear:

- Click OK to proceed.
- Grant access to individual users or groups to this library. Click 'Grant Permissions' in the top menu.
- The Sharing pop-up will be displayed.

- Type the user's name or userid (or group name) in the 'Enter names or email addresses' box and pick the right name from the list that appears.
- Click 'SHOW OPTIONS'
- Untick 'Send an email invitation'
- Select the appropriate permission level in the 'Select a permission level' drop down menu, e.g. Contribute.
- Click Share to finish.
- Refresh the page to see your additional users/groups showing in the permission list.