Once you gain access to a SharePoint site, you will want an easy way to get back to it later.
Here are some options:
Option 1- Follow the site in Office 365
Following a site allows you to easily get back to SharePoint sites you are a member of, kind of like creating a bookmark.
How do I start Following a Site?
After you have opened the website, click the Follow button in the upper-right corner.
How do I Access Sites I am Following?
- From portal.office.com, select SharePoint, then in the left navigation under Following, select a site.
- From mail.cscc.edu, select the App Launcher (waffle), then select SharePoint, in the left navigation under Following, select a site.
Option 2 - Create a Desktop shortcut
Example shown below is in Chrome browser, other browsers will differ slightly.
- After you have opened the website, click the Options button ( ) in the upper right corner.
- Choose More Tools and then select Create Shortcut.
- Rename the shortcut if you wish, then click Create.
- A shortcut to the site you are browsing will appear on your desktop.
Option 3 - Add to your Bookmarks or Bookmarks bar
Example shown below is in Chrome browser, other browsers will differ slightly.
- After you have opened the website, click the Star ( ) in the upper right corner to bookmark it.
- A box will open that says Bookmark added, this box allows you to rename the bookmark and change the location it is saved. Here you can choose to save it to your Bookmarks Bar.
- Click Done when Name and Folder are set.
Why might I use the Bookmarks bar?
When you add items to the Bookmarks bar, you can easily work between frequently used sites with just one click. This toolbar will display towards the top, directly below the address bar.
To toggle the Bookmarks bar to show/hide, press ctrl + shift + B, or click the Options menu and choose Bookmarks, then select/check Show Bookmarks bar.
