Add Users to a SharePoint Security Group

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As an owner, you can add users to a group at any time.

1. On your website or team site, click Share

If you see Members instead of Share, click Members, and then click Add members.

2. By default, the Share dialog that appears displays the message Invite people to Edit or Invite people. This invites the users who you add to join the SharePoint Members group. To choose a different group and permission level, click Show options and then choose a different SharePoint group or permission level under Select a group or permission level.
   
3. In the Enter names, email addresses box enter the name or email address of the user or group that you want to add. When the name appears in a confirmation box below your entry, select the name to add it to the text box.
4. If you want to add more names, repeat these steps.
5. (Optional) Enter a personalized message to send to the new users in Include a personal message with this invitation.
6. Click Share.

APAN BEST PRACTICES: Only use Site Owners, Members and Visitors.  If you need additional help, or you are unsure about permissions, contact APAN.