How to Open the SharePoint All People Page
Question details
The user needs to access the comprehensive SharePoint All People or User Information page, which is no longer linked directly in standard site settings.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Administrators attempting to view, manage, or audit all users and their permissions within a specific SharePoint site.
- Observed behavior
- There is no standard visible link or settings-based route provided within the SharePoint interface to navigate to the All People page.
Ensure you have Site Collection Administrator privileges or Full Control permissions on the SharePoint site to view and manage user information lists.
Access the All People Page via Direct URL Modification
The fastest way to reach the hidden All People page is by appending a specific parameter to your SharePoint site's web address.
Because modern SharePoint architecture heavily relies on Microsoft 365 Groups for permission management, direct links to the classic All People page have been removed from the user interface. However, the backend page still exists and can be forced to load.
Open your web browser and go to the homepage of the SharePoint site where you want to manage users.
Click inside your browser's address bar. Delete everything after your site name (e.g., after '/sites/yoursitename') and append exactly: /_layouts/15/people.aspx?MembershipGroupId=0
Press Enter on your keyboard. The classic 'People and Groups' page will load, displaying the complete directory of users for that site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the All People page hidden in modern SharePoint?
Microsoft has streamlined modern SharePoint site settings, shifting most user management to Microsoft 365 Groups. Direct links to the classic All People page were removed from standard menus to encourage administrators to use the modern group architecture.
Does MembershipGroupId=0 mean something specific?
Yes. In SharePoint's backend, appending MembershipGroupId=0 specifically instructs the system to bypass individual group filters and display all users who have been granted access to the site.
Can regular users view the All People page?
Generally, no. Access to the comprehensive User Information List is restricted. Only users with elevated privileges, such as Site Collection Administrators or those with Full Control, can successfully load and view the All People page.
