Chapter 12. Configuring Anonymous Access

In this chapter, we will cover configuring a SharePoint 2013 site with anonymous access. We will cover the following recipes:

  • Configuring anonymous access for web applications
  • Configuring anonymous access for site content
  • Limiting access to application pages
  • Identifying anonymously accessible content with PowerShell
  • Verifying anonymous access to content with PowerShell

Introduction

Hosting public-facing websites on SharePoint usually requires anonymous access to the SharePoint content. Anonymous access allows users to view content on a site without logging in. SharePoint 2013 provides the necessary functionality to configure anonymous access to SharePoint web applications and content. In addition, it provides ...

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