Manage Site Collection Administrators in a SharePoint site
A Site Collection Administrator has the greatest level of access in a SharePoint site - higher than owners with Full Control permissions. They can access everything in a site collection and can do anything without being explicitly added to a site security group.
Every site collection requires at least one person to be a Site Collection Administrator. Secondary admins have the same level of access as the primary admin.
If admins need to be removed or added, there are two methods to update the role:
- Contact EASI SharePoint Support
- Through the site's settings
Updating Site Collection Administrators through the site
Note: to perform the steps, you must be a Site Collection Administrator. If you aren't an admin, contact the site admin to follow the instructions. If you're unsure, contact EASI SharePoint Support.
- Go to your site and select the gear icon (top right corner) > Site information > View all site settings.
- Select Site collection administrators.
- To remove an admin, click on the X beside their name. To add an admin, click into the field, type out their name, and select them from the dropdown. Click OK to save your changes.