Lockdown mode in SharePoint

Lockdown mode in SharePoint

Lockdown mode is a site collection feature that can be used to secure published sites. When lockdown mode is turned on, fine-grain permissions for the limited access permission level are reduced. This means that users with the limited access permission level will have fewer permissions to access and interact with the site.

Here are the default permissions for the limited access permission level:

• View pages and items in existing lists and document libraries.
• Download documents.
• Browse to a site page or library to access a specific content item.

When lockdown mode is turned on, the following permissions are removed from the limited access permission level:

• Create and edit lists and list items.
• Create and edit documents.
• Add and remove users from groups.
• Manage permissions.
• View and edit site settings.

Lockdown mode is on by default for all publishing sites. This is because publishing sites are often used to store sensitive information, and it is important to keep this information secure. However, you can disable lockdown mode if you need to give users in the limited access permission level more permissions.

Here are some of the benefits of using lockdown mode:

• Increased security: Lockdown mode helps to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your site.
• Simplified permissions management: Lockdown mode simplifies the process of managing permissions for the limited access permission level.
• Improved performance: Lockdown mode can improve the performance of your site by reducing the number of permissions that need to be evaluated.

If you are looking for a way to improve the security and performance of your SharePoint site, then lockdown mode is a good option to consider.

Here are some tips for using lockdown mode:

• Only enable lockdown mode if you need to: Lockdown mode can restrict access to your site, so only enable it if you need to.
• Review the permissions that are removed from the limited access permission level: When you enable lockdown mode, the permissions that are removed from the limited access permission level are displayed in a warning message. Review these permissions carefully to make sure that you are comfortable with the restrictions.
• Test lockdown mode before you deploy it to production: Lockdown mode can have a significant impact on the way your site works, so it is important to test it thoroughly before you deploy it to production.

I hope this blog post has helped you understand lockdown mode in SharePoint.