If you’re working with SharePoint or OneDrive, you might already know how powerful they are for collaboration and document management. But did you know that appending specific URL endings to your site URLs can grant you direct access to hidden gems? Here’s a list of some useful URL endings that you can use to navigate SharePoint and OneDrive like a pro. Some are pretty well hidden like the preservation hold library.
These can be appended with to a site URL after e.g. sites/sitename, or the full OneDrive URL ending e.g. /personal/[username]_[domain]_[TLD]/Documents.
1. Recycle Bin
Want to recover deleted items? Add this URL ending to your site:
_layouts/15/RecycleBin.aspx?view=5
2. Preservation Hold Library
For compliance and eDiscovery, access items retained by policies:
PreservationHoldLibrary
3. Site Contents
To view and manage lists and libraries in a site:
/_layouts/15/viewlsts.aspx
4. Site Settings
To manage settings and permissions for your site:
/_layouts/15/settings.aspx
5. Permissions
View or update user permissions for the site:
/_layouts/15/user.aspx
6. Site Usage
Check site usage analytics:
/_layouts/15/siteanalytics.aspx
These URL endings are like shortcuts to essential features of SharePoint and OneDrive, saving you time and effort. Do you use any other handy URL endings? Share your tips in the comments below!