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SharePoint FAQ

Who will be eligible to get a SharePoint account?

For a list of available services by account type, please visit the eligibility page. SharePoint sites are available for team collaboration, you can request a demo by going to https://help.caltech.edu and submitting a service request of type: IMSS > Office 365.

SharePoint works best with the most recent versions of Internet Explorer, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. It also works on mobile browsers used on iPad, iPhone, Windows or Android devices.

Is a VPN connection required for remote access to SharePoint?

No, you can access SharePoint remotely through any browser directly from the Internet.

How do I request a new site?

SharePoint sites are available for team collaboration, you can request a demo by going to https://help.caltech.edu and submitting a service request of type: IMSS > Office 365 > SharePoint.

Why am I unable to upload a document?

Some of the reasons you may not be able to upload a document are:

  • Insufficient rights - in order to upload documents you must have at least contributor permissions. Your site administrator can grant you this access level.
  • Document is too large - The largest file that can be saved to a SharePoint site is 2GB.
  • File type is not supported - for security reasons potentially unsafe files are not allowed to be saved, for a list of blocked file types click here.
Are there limitations when syncing SharePoint document libraries with OneDrive for Business?

Yes, please click here, to view these limitations.

Can I use SharePoint on a Mac?

Viewing a SharePoint site through a web browsers is nearly identical between a Windows and Macintosh based computer.