Connect Microsoft Sharepoint to Shift so you can merge all your web apps into your browser
Download ShiftWhat is Microsoft Sharepoint?
Microsoft SharePoint is an enterprise-grade, web-based content management and collaboration platform in Microsoft 365. Teams and IT admins use it to build intranets, team sites, and portals that store, organize, share, and manage documents and information across devices.
It provides structured document libraries with metadata, version history, and coauthoring; customizable site pages and web parts; and templates for rapid site creation. SharePoint integrates with OneDrive, Teams, Power Platform, and Microsoft 365 services, supports workflow automation with Power Automate and Power Apps, and is extensible via the SharePoint Framework. You can deploy it in the cloud (SharePoint Online) or on-premises. Recent enhancements include AI-assisted authoring with Microsoft 365 Copilot, site-scoped SharePoint agents for knowledge discovery, and expanded security, governance, and compliance controls. Organizations use SharePoint for intranets, departmental knowledge bases, records management, and document-centric business processes. It pairs naturally with other Microsoft apps and can serve as the central content hub for collaboration, file sync, and automation across your Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
How Microsoft Sharepoint works in Shift
Adding Microsoft SharePoint to Shift centralizes your sites, document libraries, and admin consoles in a single, persistent workspace so you stop rebuilding sessions or juggling browser windows. With Shift’s multi-account support you can stay signed into multiple SharePoint tenants or user accounts at once, which helps consultants, admins, and people who manage separate orgs.
Use Spaces to group SharePoint sites, OneDrive, and Teams with the other apps you need for a project, then switch contexts without losing open pages or search results. Custom layouts and split views let you compare a document library and a site page side-by-side, while Smart Links route SharePoint URLs to the correct account to avoid duplicate tabs and unexpected logouts. For recurring workflows—content reviews, site provisioning, or compliance audits—create a dedicated Shift workspace that restores your tabs, accounts, and arrangement so tasks start instantly and stay organized.
Alternatives to Microsoft Sharepoint
- Notion — Notion is described as a flexible all-in-one workspace that combines notes, documents, databases, and collaboration tools, favored for a user-friendly interface and ease of customization.
- Confluence (Atlassian) — Confluence is a team collaboration and knowledge-sharing platform focused on content creation, documentation, and integration with Atlassian tools.
- Zoho WorkDrive — Zoho WorkDrive is a cloud-based document collaboration and file storage platform that provides real-time editing, team folders, and integration with Zoho’s suite of business apps.
FAQ
1. What are the SharePoint features?
SharePoint offers document libraries with metadata and version history, coauthoring, customizable team and communication sites, templates, web parts, enterprise search, workflow automation via Power Platform, and integrations across Microsoft 365. It also includes security, compliance, and admin controls for governance.
2. What is Microsoft SharePoint and how does it work?
SharePoint is a platform for building intranets and managing documents and knowledge. Users create sites and libraries to store content, apply metadata and permissions, and enable collaboration and search. It runs as SharePoint Online or Server and integrates with OneDrive, Teams, and Power Platform to automate and surface content.
3. What are the features of SharePoint premium?
Premium or advanced capabilities typically include enhanced security and compliance tools, advanced data governance, eDiscovery, and enterprise-level administration available in higher Microsoft 365 or SharePoint plan tiers. Some specialized features, like Copilot or advanced analytics, may require additional licensing.
4. Is SharePoint free with Office 365?
SharePoint Online is included with many Microsoft 365 plans, but availability and features depend on your subscription level. It is not an unlimited free product; check your Microsoft 365 plan details to confirm which SharePoint features are included.
5. How do I use SharePoint inside Shift?
Add SharePoint from Shift’s App Directory, sign into the accounts or tenants you use, and save a Space that groups the relevant sites, OneDrive, and Teams for your project. Shift keeps each account signed in, restores your workspace layout, and routes SharePoint links to the right session so you can switch contexts without logging out.
