Automate User Permissions Management in SharePoint with PowerShell

In this post, we will highlight a PowerShell script that facilitates the management of user permissions in SharePoint. Properly managing user access is essential for maintaining security and ensuring that the right users have access to the right resources. This script allows administrators to quickly add or remove user permissions for specific SharePoint lists or libraries, streamlining access control processes.
Here is the PowerShell script for managing user permissions in SharePoint:

# Connect to SharePoint Online
$siteUrl = "https://yourtenant.sharepoint.com/sites/YourSite"
$credential = Get-Credential
Connect-PnPOnline -Url $siteUrl -Credentials $credential
# Define user and permission details
$userEmail = "[email protected]"
$listName = "Documents"
$permissions = "Contribute"  # Options: View, Edit, Full Control, etc.
# Add user permissions to the SharePoint list
Add-PnPListItemPermission -List $listName -User $userEmail -AddRole $permissions
Write-Host "Permissions for $userEmail have been updated in the list $listName with $permissions access."