How to Change the Home Link on a SharePoint 2010 Subsite
Question details
The user needs to change the Home link in the top banner of a SharePoint 2010 subsite so it redirects visitors back to the main site homepage.
- Product
- SharePoint 2010
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Customizing the top navigation bar of a subsite to improve user navigation and redirect traffic to the main intranet portal.
- Observed behavior
- The site owner is unable to locate the correct settings to modify the existing Home link URL in the SharePoint 2010 interface.
Ensure you have the necessary Site Owner or Designer permissions for the subsite. Check whether your site has SharePoint Publishing features enabled, as this changes the location of the navigation settings.
Edit the Top Link Bar Directly (Non-Publishing Sites)
Use this method if your SharePoint 2010 subsite runs on Foundation or does not have publishing features activated, allowing quick in-place edits.
In a standard SharePoint team site without publishing features, navigation links can often be edited directly from the page layout.
Open your web browser and navigate to the homepage of the SharePoint 2010 subsite you want to configure.
Look at the top link bar where the 'Home' link is located. Click the 'Edit' button or icon next to the navigation links.
Select the 'Home' link from the list, modify the URL field to point to your main site homepage, and click 'OK'.
Click 'Save' on the top link bar editor to apply your new navigation settings.
Modify Navigation via Site Settings (Publishing Sites)
Use this approach if SharePoint Server publishing features are enabled, which replaces direct editing with a centralized navigation menu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why don't I see the 'Edit' link next to my top navigation bar?
You might lack the required 'Design' or 'Full Control' permission level on the subsite, or the site may be using custom branding and master pages that intentionally hide the default editing controls. In this case, contact your SharePoint administrator.
Can I hide the Home link entirely instead of changing the URL?
Yes. By accessing the Navigation Settings or Top Link Bar settings via Site Settings, you can select the Home link and click 'Delete' or hide it, depending on your SharePoint version and active features.
Does changing a subsite's Home link affect the main site?
No, changing the Home link on the subsite's local navigation only affects how visitors navigate away from that specific subsite. The main site's structure and global navigation remain untouched.
