Following Sites to Find them Easier

Followed sites will be pinned to your sites list for easy access.  Sharepoint sites you've been invited to, public sites, as well as your requested SharePoint sites can be "followed".

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Following a Site in SharePoint

This will allow you to sign in to the Office365 portal from any computer  (stonybrook.edu/office365 or portal.office.com)
and then find your sites in SharePoint > Following

  1. Click on the link you've received in an email (you should have an email if you've requested or have been invited to a SharePoint site)
  2. Sign in
  3. Be sure to FOLLOW the site, so you can find it easier next time.
    Screenshot indicating the location of the Follow button in SharePoint
  4. Next time you log into the Office365 portal, click on the SharePoint tile, and you will see all the sites you are following.
    Screenshot of the Office365 portal showing the sites you are following

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