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Hi,
My app is ready and my data source is SharePoint. If somehow the users land on the Sharepoint site, can I prevent then from finding the sharepoint list in the site contents?
Please note I want to allow them to add new entries to the list (via my app) but I don't want them to see the underlying database.
Regards,
Aakash
@Anonymous
Security wise No since you want users to create items so they would need access to the list.
From a UI perspective, open site in SharePoint designer and set the list as hidden.
You could also use PowerShell - https://sharepains.com/2019/07/12/create-a-hidden-list-in-sharepoint-online/
Bear in mind that search would fetch the list item results, so if you need to hide the items from search as well, then turn it off in the list settings.
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Hi @RezaDorrani ,
Point 1 noted.
Point 2: FYI I am a citizen developer.
1- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35491
2- As long as you have edit access on the SharePoint site, you can make the updates
3- When list is hidden, it will not show up under site contents. You would need to remove the list from the navigation.
You provided me with the most sturdy solution. Thank you!
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