How to Install ShortPoint SPFx Using ShortPoint Automated Installation (Recommended)

This article will detail what ShortPoint Automated Installation is and demonstrate how to use it to install ShortPoint on your SharePoint sites. This is the recommended installation method for ShortPoint SPFx.

NOTEThe installation process is the same for all license options (Lite, Pro, or Enterprise). However, if you have the Lite license, you're required to assign a single SharePoint site to use. For more information, check out our Licensing Options.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Prerequisites
• What Is ShortPoint Automated Installation
• Interactive Tutorial
• Step-by-step Tutorial
  • Step 1: Fill the form
  • Step 2: Sign in with Microsoft 365
  • Step 3: Add ShortPoint to a SharePoint site
  • Step 4: Start Designing

Prerequisites

• You must be a Global Microsoft 365 Admin.

What Is ShortPoint Automated Installation

We aim to make your ShortPoint experience seamless from day one, which is why we created ShortPoint Automated Installation.

Simply put, it streamlines the entire installation process. Compared to manual installation, this method significantly reduces the time needed to add ShortPoint SPFx to your SharePoint sites.

With it, you don’t have to manually download and upload the SPFx file to your App Catalog anymore. All you have to do is go to install.shortpoint.com and follow the steps already laid out for you. You can also go through our in-depth guide below for more details.

Interactive Tutorial

Click get started to see the interactive tutorial.

NOTEAfter completing the trial form, you'll need to log in to your Office 365 account. This login doesn't install ShortPoint yet. It simply verifies whether you have the necessary permissions to install apps on your tenant. If you lack these permissions, you'll be directed to a page where you can request assistance from your SharePoint admins. Meanwhile, you can explore ShortPoint's features through an interactive demo.

Step-by-step Tutorial

Follow the steps closely to get started with ShortPoint:

Step 1: Fill the form

• Go to shortpoint.com and click Start Trial:

• Fill in the necessary details and click Create my Account:

Step 2: Sign in with Microsoft 365

• Select Sign in with Microsoft 365.
• You will be redirected to the login page. Log in to your account.

NOTEAfter completing the trial form, you'll need to log in to your Office 365 account. This login doesn't install ShortPoint yet—it simply verifies whether you have the necessary permissions to install apps on your tenant. If you lack these permissions, you'll be directed to a page where you can request assistance from your SharePoint admins. Meanwhile, you can explore ShortPoint's features through an interactive demo.

Step 3: Add ShortPoint to a SharePoint site

• You can either [1] add ShortPoint to a new site or [2] add it to any of your existing sites. Select the option that fits your needs.

• Accept the terms and conditions.
• Click Add ShortPoint.
• (Optional) While waiting for the installation to be completed, you can also schedule a demo with our experts. Simply select Book my walkthrough.

• Wait for the installation to be completed, then select Go to your Site.

Step 4: Start Designing

• You will be redirected to your SharePoint page. Click Start Designing.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed ShortPoint SPFx on your SharePoint site.

Related articles:

• ShortPoint SPFx Installation for Microsoft 365 (First Time)
• Manual Installation Prerequisite 1: Go to the Download Page
• Manual Installation Prerequisite 2: Download and Extract the ShortPoint Installation File
• Manual Installation Step 1: Upload ShortPoint SPFx to Tenant App Catalog in Microsoft 365
• Manual Installation Step 2: Add ShortPoint SPFx to SharePoint Site in Microsoft 365 
• Manual Installation Step 3: Run ShortPoint Installation from Dashboard in Microsoft 365