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What is SharePoint?
Microsoft SharePoint replaced the Wiki as our cloud-based document management and team collaboration software.
SharePoint uses document libraries, lists, and sites to organize and share content. In SharePoint, you can create document libraries to organize and share files and set permissions to control who can access, edit, or manage them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I learn more about using SharePoint?
Learn all about SharePoint by going to our SharePoint Resources site.
How can I access SUNY Geneseo’s SharePoint space as a student/faculty or staff member?
Click on the SharePoint link, https://sunygeneseo.sharepoint.com/_layouts/15/sharepoint.aspx
Log in with your full SUNY Geneseo email and password
Go to http://office.com, and sign in to your work or school account.
In the upper left corner of the window, select the app launcher 
> All apps > SharePoint.
Tip: If you don't see the SharePoint app under All apps, use the Search box near the top of the window to search for SharePoint.
What is the SharePoint Start Page?
Your SharePoint start page is where you can find and access SharePoint sites and portals you have access to within your organization. Think of the start page as your personal dashboard.
Go HERE for more information about your SharePoint start page.
How do I view all content on my SharePoint site?
Click or tap the Gear icon > Site contents (top right) from the site.
Subsites, Document libraries, and Lists (Calendars, Contact Lists, Wikis) are listed on the SharePoint Site contents page for easy navigation.
How can I easily find and access SharePoint sites I have been given access to?
From your SharePoint start page, type contentclass:STS_Site into the Search in SharePoint field.
You can then bookmark it to your browser or add it to the Featured Link section of your SharePoint start page.
What if I need help using SharePoint?
How do I search for content in SharePoint?
To learn how to search in SharePoint go to our Searching for Content resource page. Here you will find the different ways to search.