Permission & Access Issues

How to Restrict Access to Individual Subpages in Microsoft Loop

Aamir Naveed Akram Sep 28, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user wants to know how to restrict access or set read-only permissions for individual subpages within a Microsoft Loop workspace.

Can Microsoft Loop Restrict Access to Individual Subpages?

Product: Microsoft Loop
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Managing team collaboration and access control within a shared Microsoft Loop workspace.
Observed behavior: Currently, Microsoft Loop workspaces apply global permissions, making it difficult to restrict access to specific subpages independently without affecting the entire workspace.

Before you start

Ensure you have owner or admin permissions for your Microsoft Loop workspace before attempting to reorganize content or modify workspace access settings.

Solution 1Recommended

Use a Separate Workspace for Restricted Content

Since native subpage permissions aren't supported, creating a dedicated workspace for sensitive information is the recommended workaround.

Microsoft Loop does not currently provide built-in features to restrict access or set read-only permissions for individual subpages within a single workspace. To manage permissions effectively, you must separate the restricted content into a different workspace.

Create a new workspace

Open Microsoft Loop and create a new workspace specifically designated for the restricted or read-only content.

Transfer sensitive content

Move or copy the subpages that require restricted access from your original workspace into the newly created workspace.

Adjust workspace permissions

Configure the sharing settings of the new workspace to include only the specific individuals who should have access to this content.

Link back to the main workspace

Generate a sharing link for the new workspace and paste it into your main workspace, allowing authorized users to navigate there seamlessly.

Use a Separate Workspace for Restricted Content

Submit Feature Feedback: You can request native subpage permission features by submitting feedback through the official Microsoft Loop Feedback Community portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a Microsoft Loop component read-only?

While you cannot restrict subpages natively within a workspace, you can share individual Loop components with 'View only' permissions when distributing them via links in Teams, Outlook, or Whiteboard.

Will Microsoft add subpage permissions to Loop in the future?

Many users have requested this functionality. While Microsoft has not provided an exact timeline, you can vote for the feature or track its progress on the official Microsoft Loop Feedback Community portal.

How do I share a specific Loop page without sharing the whole workspace?

You can share a specific page by clicking the 'Share' button in the upper right corner of the page and selecting 'Page link'. However, keep in mind that anyone who already has access to the parent workspace can still view it.

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