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Laila Ritchie

Hello,

On my subscription, I have Entra ID configured for authentication. Every new vault I create already has this configuration enabled.

I am setting up a demo for a prospect who wants to see how their SharePoint site connects to M-Files. I created a demo vault for them to access for a couple of weeks, and while setting up their SharePoint connection, I am encountering some errors.

My question is: even though my subscription is configured with my Entra tenant, can I configure an external repository to point to a SharePoint site in another tenant? I just want ensure this is not a limitation.

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    As far as I'm aware, the SharePoint Online connector is not limited to a specific tenant from a technical standpoint. However, when connecting to a SharePoint site hosted in a different tenant, the key consideration is authentication and authorization in the target tenant.

    Specifically:

    • The Azure / Entra ID application used by the connector must be registered and granted the required Microsoft Graph and SharePoint API permissions in the tenant where the SharePoint site resides.
    • Admin consent is typically required in that tenant for the permissions to take effect.
    • For validation and testing, you may also need a user account in the target tenant to confirm that user authentication and access rights are working as expected.

    M‑Files Catalog now includes an updated version of the connector that adds more automation for the application registration and permission setup. If your current configuration was done manually, it would be worth trying again with the latest version, as it can help reduce the risk of misconfiguration. The connector guide has been updated to reflect the new setup process.

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    As far as I'm aware, the SharePoint Online connector is not limited to a specific tenant from a technical standpoint. However, when connecting to a SharePoint site hosted in a different tenant, the key consideration is authentication and authorization in the target tenant.

    Specifically:

    • The Azure / Entra ID application used by the connector must be registered and granted the required Microsoft Graph and SharePoint API permissions in the tenant where the SharePoint site resides.
    • Admin consent is typically required in that tenant for the permissions to take effect.
    • For validation and testing, you may also need a user account in the target tenant to confirm that user authentication and access rights are working as expected.

    M‑Files Catalog now includes an updated version of the connector that adds more automation for the application registration and permission setup. If your current configuration was done manually, it would be worth trying again with the latest version, as it can help reduce the risk of misconfiguration. The connector guide has been updated to reflect the new setup process.

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