Step 1: Access Your SharePoint Login Page
To access SharePoint, your organization needs a Microsoft Office 365 subscription that includes Sharepoint online or on-premises Sharepoint Server.
Via the Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) Portal
When logging in to Microsoft Office 365, there are multiple login options.
First, you can use your company's specific link. For example, if your company's SharePoint is on Office 365, your link might look like https://companyname.sharepoint.com, or you can access it through the SharePoint mobile app experience. The app works with SharePoint and SharePoint servers. Like most similar apps, you can add a first-timer user tutorial.
Contact your organization's help desk or network support team to get the URL if you are unsure.
If you don't have a specific link, you can use the generic Office 365 URL. Just go to https://www.office.com and click "Sign In."
Remember that if your company has customized the sign-in page, you might not initially see it on the generic office.com page. But once you enter your email and continue, the page will refresh, and you'll see your company's branded sign-in page when prompted to enter your password.
On-premises (Your Company's Direct Link) or Third-party Hosting
If your company uses the on-premises version of SharePoint, you'll need the correct URL to access it. Your company may provide a direct link to the SharePoint site, typically formatted as follows: https://companyname.sharepoint.com/.
Your company could also use third-party hosting to access the sign-in page. In this case, contact your organization's help desk or network support to get this URL.
Step 2: Sign in With Your Credentials
Once you're on your company's SharePoint login page, you will be prompted to enter your credentials. If you have multiple accounts, choose the one you want to sign in with and easily switch between them. The page is accessible to Microsoft, and data provided may be transferred to and stored in the United States or any other country where Microsoft 365 or its affiliates maintain facilities. The login process may vary depending on how your company configures the SharePoint login page.
Microsoft Office 365
Open your web browser and enter the URL you obtained in Step 1. Then, enter your username, usually your company email address, into the provided field and click "Next."
If your company has implemented corporate branding, you will notice the logo on the sign-in page image.
This is an example of an Office 365 sign-in page with corporate branding (I had already signed into my CrucialLogics SharePoint portal, so it asks me to pick an account instead)
On-premises Sharepoint Server (Hosted locally by your organization or by a third party)
In this case, your IT department should provide you with a specific web address to access the On-premise SharePoint instance.
Open your preferred web browser, enter the URL into the address bar, and press Enter to load the page.
Your browser will automatically redirect you to your company's SharePoint login page.
Troubleshooting SharePoint Login Problems
Microsoft Office 365
If you cannot recall your Office 365 login details, Microsoft offers an automated solution to reset your password. Visit this link: https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com.
On-premises Sharepoint Server (Managed locally by your organization)
You must contact your internal support team if you misplaced your company Sharepoint online login details. They will reset your password and provide a temporary password to help you sign in to your Sharepoint sites on-premises.
Managed by a Third-Party
If you cannot recall your credentials, contact your internal IT department or third-party hosting provider for a solution. Your internal help desk or network support team are accessible points of contact within your organization. If neither option is viable, contact your third-party support department and request a password reset.
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