Can you Deny Access to Document Libraries?

[fitzgeraldjw]

Here's the scenario. I have a top-level web site, Site A. Under manage users, we have given 3 AD groups (global security, not mail enabled)reader rights to the main site so they can view events, announcements, etc. However, we have created 3 document libraries, and we only want the AD group which is given permissions able to view the contents of that library. The problem is, everyone who has reader access to Site A, can view everything in all of the libraries. So far, the only way we can work around this is to not give access to Site A at all, and only permission the libraries. This option is not very good though, because you have to manage all your URL's to each library you are permissioned, when it'd be easier to see them in the quick launch and just click what you have access to. Does anyone know a work around for this, or how to actually deny access? Any help would be appreciated

 

[WaltonA]

It is possible to set permissions at the document library level, though this is the finest grain of security that SharePoint has (out of the box). The following URL will send you to an article that describes exactly what you're trying to do.

http://weblogs.asp.net/bsimser/archive/2004/12/16/317136.aspx

Hope that helps.

-Austin W.

 

[fitzgeraldjw]

This article seems like a complex way to go to the Doc Library, modify columns and settings and change permissions for this document library. The problem is that I want all members of the 2 AD groups to be able to hit the top-level site, but be able to restict access to the libraries.

Doc Library 1 - only AD group 1 be able to see

Doc Library 2 - only AD group 2 be able to see

etc...

I want to add AD groups 1 & 2 to the top level site permissions as readers, but I don't want AD group 1 to have access to Doc Library 2 at all. The only thing I'm able to do it elevate the permissions that are set at the top level, but not reduce them. Hope this clarifies a little

 

[WaltonA]

You're asking for a way to limit access to document libraries, and the article describes that. If you want to limit access to areas, then it's more straightforward and not hidden from view, just in the properties for that area. Restricting permissions at the document library level does not change area (top level) permissions.