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How to Change the URL Linked to a SharePoint Site Logo
Question details
The user wants to redirect the SharePoint site logo to a custom URL instead of the default current site homepage.
- Product
- SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Customizing SharePoint site navigation, branding, and header links.
- Observed behavior
- The standard SharePoint site logo links back to the current site by default and lacks a built-in option to change this hyperlink destination.
Check your organization's security and governance policies regarding the use of third-party SharePoint customization tools before making structural changes to your site layout.
Use a Third-Party SharePoint Customization Tool
Since native SharePoint does not support changing the logo hyperlink, you must use approved third-party tools to customize the logo's destination.
SharePoint's modern experience strictly controls branding elements, meaning the site logo will always redirect to the homepage of the current site. To override this default behavior, administrators need to deploy custom SharePoint Framework (SPFx) solutions or third-party design tools like ShortPoint.
Consult with your IT department to confirm if third-party web parts or customization tools are permitted on your SharePoint tenant.
Choose a reputable tool such as ShortPoint and install it according to the vendor's instructions and your tenant's app catalog settings.
Open the theme builder or custom header settings provided by the third-party tool, locate the logo hyperlinking feature, and input your desired custom URL.
Save the changes and publish the site. Click the site logo to ensure it successfully redirects to the newly specified URL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the SharePoint logo link using classic site settings?
In legacy classic SharePoint sites, you could modify the master page to change the logo link. However, this practice is highly discouraged in modern SharePoint and is no longer supported for modern communication or team sites.
Where does the default SharePoint site logo redirect to?
By default, clicking the SharePoint site logo in the header always redirects the user to the homepage of the current site they are actively browsing.
Is it possible to hide the site logo entirely?
Yes, you can upload a transparent image as the site logo or use specific header layouts (like the 'Minimal' layout in modern SharePoint) to reduce its visibility, though the clickable area may still exist.
Can I link the hub site logo to a different URL?
Similar to the standard site logo, the hub site logo automatically links to the hub site's homepage and cannot be natively redirected to an external or custom URL without third-party tools.
