Frequently Asked Questions

A SharePoint admin extension is a browser-based tool that helps administrators manage permissions, generate reports, and analyze SharePoint sites without using complex scripts. SPO Scout is a SharePoint admin extension that provides instant visibility into your SharePoint environment directly in your browser. Unlike traditional admin tools that require separate installations or PowerShell knowledge, a browser extension works seamlessly within your existing workflow.

You can audit SharePoint permissions faster by using a SharePoint admin extension like SPO Scout, which provides instant permission visibility directly inside your browser. What typically takes 2 weeks with PowerShell scripts can be done in just 4 hours with SPO Scout. Simply navigate to any SharePoint library, click the extension icon, and get a complete permission breakdown within seconds. You can then export this data to Excel for compliance documentation.

Yes. With SPO Scout Pro, you can export SharePoint permission reports to Excel (CSV), PDF, or JSON for documentation and compliance purposes. This makes it easy to share findings with stakeholders, maintain audit records, or prepare for compliance reviews like SOC 2, HIPAA, or GDPR. The export includes user names, permission levels, sharing links, and inheritance status for comprehensive documentation.

SPO Scout allows administrators to quickly identify and manage shared links without using PowerShell. Simply analyze your library and the extension will show all sharing links, including dangerous "Anyone with the link" shares that may pose security risks. You can see who created each link, when it was created, and take action to remove unauthorized shares before they become compliance issues.

No. A SharePoint admin extension like SPO Scout eliminates the need for PowerShell by providing a visual permission audit interface. You get instant results without writing or running any scripts. This is especially valuable for administrators who need quick answers during meetings, compliance audits, or security reviews.

Yes! SPO Scout is a dedicated browser extension designed specifically for SharePoint administrators. It installs directly in Chrome, Edge, Brave, or Opera and provides instant access to permission audits, library comparisons, and export tools.

SharePoint admin extensions are ideal for IT administrators, SharePoint site owners, compliance officers, security teams, and Microsoft 365 consultants. Anyone responsible for managing SharePoint permissions, conducting security audits, or preparing compliance reports will benefit from using SPO Scout.

Yes. SPO Scout includes a powerful library comparison feature that lets you compare columns, views, and content types between two SharePoint libraries. This is invaluable during migrations, standardization projects, or when troubleshooting why two libraries behave differently.

Yes, SPO Scout is designed with security as a top priority. All data processing happens locally in your browser—your SharePoint content never leaves your machine. The extension only communicates with our servers for license validation, using only your tenant ID.

No. SPO Scout does not store any of your SharePoint data on external servers. All analysis happens locally in your browser session. When you close the extension, the data is cleared from memory. The only information we store is your license key and tenant ID for validation purposes.

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Only license validation uses your tenant ID—no SharePoint content is ever transmitted.

SPO Scout reads SharePoint metadata (site info, lists, columns, permissions). It does not access your document contents or files. The extension uses your existing Microsoft 365 authentication and respects all permission boundaries already in place.

No. SPO Scout is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft. It is developed by SPO Tools to help SharePoint administrators work more efficiently.

SPO Scout works on Chrome, Brave, Edge, and Opera (any Chromium-based browser). Firefox support may be added in the future based on user demand.

No. Just install SPO Scout from the Chrome Web Store. No extra downloads, server installations, or configurations needed.

SPO Scout is visual and easy to use—no scripting needed. It's great for quick analysis, permission audits, and one-off tasks. PowerShell is better for large-scale automation. Many admins use both: SPO Scout for day-to-day analysis and PowerShell for scheduled automation.

One Pro license covers your entire Microsoft 365 tenant. All admins can use Pro features after activating with the same license key. This means a single $299/year license enables unlimited users in your organization.

Free: 3 analyses per day, basic features, read-only access. Pro: Unlimited analyses, CSV/PDF/JSON exports, advanced permissions, compare/copy operations, library recreation, and more.

Yes! One license covers all admins in your tenant. Each admin installs the extension and activates with the same key.

Pro licenses are annual subscriptions at $299/year per tenant. Renew yearly to keep Pro features.