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How to Fix SharePoint Designer 2013 Sign-In Problems on Windows 11
Question details
The user is unable to sign in or connect to SharePoint Designer 2013 on a Windows 11 computer.
- Product
- SharePoint Designer 2013
- Device & OS
- Windows 11 version 22H2
- Scenario
- Attempting to log into SharePoint Designer 2013 to access or manage site environments.
- Observed behavior
- The application fails to connect or sign in, even after applying registry changes, clearing caches, installing updates, and configuring modern authentication.
Ensure you have administrator privileges on your Windows 11 computer and that your internet connection is stable before running through the troubleshooting steps.
Follow Microsoft Authentication Steps and Repair Installation
Resolving complex sign-in problems requires running through Microsoft's official authentication sequence and repairing the application files.
Because SharePoint Designer 2013 is an older application, it can struggle to interface with modern authentication methods on Windows 11 without specific configurations.
Navigate to the Microsoft Learn website and search for the 'Authentication issues in SharePoint Designer 2013' article. Follow the steps provided in exact order to ensure ADAL and modern authentication are correctly enabled.
Open the Windows 11 Control Panel, go to 'Programs and Features', select 'SharePoint Designer 2013' from the list, click 'Change', and choose the 'Repair' option to fix potentially corrupted files.
Right-click your SharePoint Designer 2013 desktop shortcut or Start menu icon and select 'Run as administrator'. This ensures the application has the necessary local permissions to complete the authentication handshake.
Install Windows Updates and Check Security Software
Outdated Windows components or overly strict security software can block SharePoint Designer from reaching Microsoft's authentication servers.
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- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free installer for Windows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does SharePoint Designer 2013 fail to sign in on Windows 11 22H2?
This is typically caused by protocol mismatches. SharePoint Designer 2013 is an older application that relies on legacy authentication by default, which can conflict with the modern authentication methods enforced by Windows 11 and recent Microsoft 365 updates.
Can I use modern authentication with SharePoint Designer 2013?
Yes, but it is not enabled out of the box. You must apply specific registry keys to enable ADAL (Active Directory Authentication Library) for Office 2013 applications, and modern authentication must also be permitted at your organization's tenant level.
What should I do if clearing the SharePoint Designer cache doesn't fix the login issue?
If cache clearing and registry edits do not resolve the issue, you should try repairing the installation via the Windows Control Panel. If it still fails, the issue is likely tied to your Microsoft 365 environment, and you should contact your IT administrator to open a support ticket.
