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b_oconnor
Copper Contributor
Nov 11, 2019
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Sharepoint comment permissions by users

Hi,

Is it possible to restrict specific user accounts from being able to add comment on pages? 

  • Sajjad's avatar
    Sajjad
    Brass Contributor

    Yes, it is possible,


    Manage permissions at the page level or library level. Here's how:

    Page Level Permissions:
    Go to the SharePoint page where you want to restrict comments.
    Click the gear icon (Settings) and select "Page permissions."
    Identify the specific user account you want to restrict.
    Change their permission level to "Read" or a custom permission level that does not include the right to add comments.

    Library Level Permissions:
    If comments are enabled on documents within a library, you can manage permissions at the library level.
    Go to the library.
    Click the gear icon (Settings) and select "Library settings."
    Under "Permissions for this document library," you can manage user permissions similarly to page permissions.

  • Carl420-collab's avatar
    Carl420-collab
    Copper Contributor

    Managing Comment Permissions in SharePoint

    In SharePoint, admins can control who can view, add, edit, or delete comments.

    How to Set Comment Permissions:

    1. Go to Site Settings → Site Permissions.
    2. Manage Permissions under Advanced Permissions Settings.
    3. Disable Comments via Page Details or Library Settings if needed.

    Permission Levels:

    • Read: View only
    • Contribute: Add/edit own comments
    • Edit: Modify/delete all comments
    • Full Control: Manage permissions

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  • Timo_Schuldt's avatar
    Timo_Schuldt
    Brass Contributor
    Hello,
    is it still not possible to grant individual comment permissions per user?
    Thanks.
    • ganeshsanap's avatar
      ganeshsanap
      MVP

      Timo_Schuldt Unfortunately, No.

       

      The behavior is still same for commenting on site pages. Users with Read permissions can add comments on site pages.

       

      Related: It is possible to manage permissions for list item comments using item permissions. Users with Read permissions on list items, cannot add new comments.


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  • Andrew Hodges's avatar
    Andrew Hodges
    Bronze Contributor

    Hi b_oconnor ,

     

    Afraid not, comments are either on or off for all users that can reads the page.

     

    Hope that helps.

     

    Andy

     

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