The following is a list of SharePoint URLs to get to commonly used administrative functions on a SharePoint site. The majority of the URLs require administrator permissions on the site and a few require administrator permissions on the SharePoint server. This is a quick list for speedy reference as compared to tracking down links through the admin screens.
All links in this list reference the English language directory (1033). For other languages replace 1033 with the appropriate LCID.
Portal and WSS |
| Function | Add to the URL | Notes |
| Manage List Template Gallery | /_catalogs/lt/Forms/AllItems.aspx | |
| Manage Site Collection Users | /_layouts/1033/siteusrs.aspx | To access you must be an admin on the server or a site collection admin for the site. |
| Manage Site Groups | /_layouts/1033/role.aspx | |
| Manage Users | /_layouts/1033/user.aspx | |
| Manage Web Part Gallery | /_catalogs/wp/Forms/AllItems.aspx | |
| Site Usage Report | /_layouts/1033/UsageDetails.aspx | |
| Site Usage Summary | /_layouts/1033/Usage.aspx | |
| User Information | /_layouts/1033/userinfo.aspx | |
| Web Parts Maintenance Page | ?contents=1 | Add to the end of the page URL |
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Portal Only |
| Function | Add to the URL | Notes |
| Create | [area]/_layouts/1033/spscreate.aspx | |
| Create list in a different portal area | /_layouts/1033/new.aspx?
NewPageFilename=YourTemplateName.stp&
ListTemplate=100&
ListBaseType=0 | When you save a template in a portal area and try to create a new list in a different portal area, the template will not show on the Create page. Use this URL to force it to show. More info. |
| Manage Audiences | /_layouts/1033/Audience_Main.aspx | |
| Manage Site Template Gallery | /_catalogs/wt/Forms/AllItems.aspx | |
| Manage User Alerts | /_layouts/1033/AlertsAdmin.aspx | |
| Site Settings | /_layouts/1033/default.aspx | |
| Sites Registry | /SiteDirectory/Lists/Sites/Summary.aspx | |
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WSS Only |
| Function | Add to the URL | Notes |
| Add Web Parts Pane | ?ToolPaneView=2 | Add to the end of the page URL *Not supported by MSFT on Form Pages* |
| Create | /_layouts/1033/create.aspx | |
| Documents and Lists | /_layouts/1033/viewlsts.aspx | |
| Manage Cross Site Groups | /_layouts/1033/mygrps.aspx | |
| Manage My Alerts | /_layouts/1033/MySubs.aspx | |
| Manage Site Template Gallery | /_catalogs/wt/Forms/Common.aspx | |
| Manage User Alerts | /_layouts/1033/SiteSubs.aspx | |
| Site Settings | /_layouts/1033/settings.aspx | |
| Top-level Site Administration | /_layouts/1033/webadmin.aspx | |