Prerequisite 2: Enable Scripting Capabilities with Powershell (SharePoint 2019)

In order to install ShortPoint SPFx for both modern and classic SharePoint pages, you must first enable Scripting Capabilities with Powershell. By default, scripting capabilities are not enabled with modern sites (and other sites). The only way to enable scripting capabilities on modern sites is using PowerShell. 

NOTE: This is an optional step. You only have to enable Scripting Capabilities with Powershell if you wish to install ShortPoint SPFx for both Classic and Modern pages. Otherwise, you can proceed to Prerequisite 3: Enable IIS 6 Metabase Compatibility (SharePoint 2019). 

Short walkthrough for advanced users:

1. Login to your SharePoint 2019 Farm Server.
2. Open SharePoint 2019 Management Shell as administrator.
3. Execute the following PowerShell command:

(Get-SPSite -Identity "https://your-host/sites/modern-site").DenyPermissionsMask = [Microsoft.SharePoint.SPBasePermissions]::EmptyMask

Replace your-host with your hostname. 

Replace modern-site with the path of your modern site. 

For example: 

(Get-SPSite-Identity"https://shortpoint2019/sites/portal").DenyPermissionsMask=[Microsoft.SharePoint.SPBasePermissions]::EmptyMask

Once done, you can proceed to enable IIS 6 Metabase Compatibility. 

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Here are key information and detailed steps on how to enable scripting capabilities with Powershell. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• This article is for you if
• How to enable Scripting Capabilities with PowerShell 
  • Step 1: Open SharePoint 2019 Management Shell
  • Step 2: Enable Scripting Capabilities on your site

This article is for you if

• You are running the ShortPoint SPFx package on SharePoint 2019 Farm Server.
• You have faced this issue while running ShortPoint Installation.
• You want to enable scripting capabilities on modern sites (only required if you're going to use ShortPoint on classic pages)
• You want to enable scripting capabilities on group sites (only required if you're going to use ShortPoint on classic pages)
• You want to enable scripting capabilities on a specific SharePoint 2019 On-Premise site only.
• You have Farm Server Administrator access.

How to enable Scripting Capabilities with PowerShell 

Follow the steps below to enable Scripting Capabilities with Powershell. 

Step 1: Open SharePoint 2019 Management Shell

First, use the Windows search box to look for SharePoint 2019 Management Shell. Right-click on the app and select Run as administrator. 

A pop-up window will appear asking you if you want to allow the app to make changes to your device. Click Yes.

You will be redirected to Administrator: SharePoint 2019 Management Shell.

Step 2: Enable Scripting Capabilities on your site

Type the command below to enable scripting capabilities:

(Get-SPSite -Identity "https://your-host/sites/modern-site").DenyPermissionsMask = [Microsoft.SharePoint.SPBasePermissions]::EmptyMask

Replace your-host with your hostname. 

Replace modern-site with the path of your modern site. 

For example: 

(Get-SPSite-Identity"https://shortpoint2019/sites/portal").DenyPermissionsMask=[Microsoft.SharePoint.SPBasePermissions]::EmptyMask

After typing this command, hit Enter using your keyboard. 

That’s it! You now have scripting capabilities enabled. Go ahead and continue to do Prerequisite 3: Enable IIS 6 Metabase Compatibility (SharePoint 2019). 

Related Articles:

• ShortPoint SPFx Installation for SharePoint 2019 (First Time)
• Prerequisite 1: Setup SharePoint 2019 Farm App Catalog (SPFx)
• Prerequisite 2: Enable Scripting Capabilities with Powershell (SharePoint 2019)
• Prerequisite 3: Enable IIS 6 Metabase Compatibility (SharePoint 2019)
• Installation Step 1: Upload ShortPoint SPFx to App Catalog (SharePoint 2019)
• Installation Step 2: Add ShortPoint SPFx to Site Contents (SharePoint 2019)
• Installation Step 3: Run ShortPoint SPFx Installation from Dashboard (SharePoint 2019) 
• What Is "Scripting Capabilities" and Why Is It Required for Using ShortPoint on Classic Pages?