How to Create a List of All Your Followed Sites

With the Microsoft Graph API connection, your users can have access to their followed SharePoint sites, making it easier for them to navigate between different SharePoint pages. All you have to do is use the “My Followed SharePoint Sites” use case. To get started, follow the steps below.

NOTEThe displayed SharePoint sites will vary for each site viewer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Prerequisites
• Step-by-step Tutorial
  • Step 1: Edit the ShortPoint Web Part
  • Step 2: Switch to Grid Mode
  • Step 3: Edit the Design Element
  • Step 4: Connect to Microsoft Graph API
  • Step 5: Use the My Followed SharePoint Sites Use Case
  • Step 6: Map Items
  • Step 7: Save

Prerequisites

• You must have ShortPoint SPFx version 8.6.0.0 and up installed on your SharePoint environment.
• You must be a ShortPoint Designer with an active license.
• You must have the Microsoft Graph API connection enabled. Go to How to Enable Microsoft Graph Integration for MS Graph API Connections to learn how.
• You must authorize the necessary permissions (Sites.Read.All) in the API access page. To check, go to your SharePoint Admin Center > Advanced > API access.
• You must have the Design Element you want to use to connect on your SharePoint page. For best results, we recommend using Design Elements that allow listing of multiple items (e.g. Icon List, Image List, Simple List, etc.).

Step-by-step Tutorial

Follow the steps below to get started:

Step 1: Edit the ShortPoint Web Part

Go to the SharePoint page you want to use and click Edit:

Close the Toolbox:

Select the ShortPoint web part and click the Edit Properties icon:

Step 2: Switch to Grid Mode

NOTEShortPoint Connect is currently only available in Grid Mode.

Click the Switch to Grid Mode icon:

Step 3: Edit the Design Element

NOTEYou can use any Design Element you want. For best results, we recommend using Design Elements that allow listing of multiple items (e.g. Icon List, Image List, Simple List, etc.). For this guide, we’ll use Icon List.

Click the cogwheel icon of the Design Element you’ll use:

Step 4: Connect to Microsoft Graph API

Go to the Connect tab:

Select Microsoft Graph API:

NOTEYou need to enable the Microsoft Graph API connection before using it. Learn more about it in How to Enable Microsoft Graph Integration for MS Graph API Connections.

Step 5: Use the My Followed SharePoint Sites Use Case

Search for My Followed SharePoint Sites and select it:

Then, select Run Query:

Click Connect:

Step 6: Map Items

Go to the Items tab:

Delete default content:

Use the link icon to map the properties you want to be displayed:

You can map any property you want. In our case, we used the following properties:

1. #displayName in the Title field - shows the names of the SharePoint site as the titles.
2. #lastModifiedDateTime in the Subtitle field- shows the date and time the site was last modified.
3. #webUrl in the Link field - redirects to the actual SharePoint site.

(Optional) If you’re using an Icon List, choose the icon you want to use:

NOTECheck out ShortPoint Connect: Basic Tutorial to learn more about mapping properties.

Step 7: Save

Click Preview to see how the Design Element will look:

Click Update to apply your changes:

Select the eye icon to see your page in real time:

Once satisfied, click Save:

Great! Your users can now navigate between their favorite SharePoint sites without any hassle.

TIPNeed to quickly find a SharePoint Site? The Search & Filter Toolbar is the perfect tool for you and your users! It helps find the SharePoint site you need instantly. With it, searching, sorting, and filtering through hundreds of SharePoint sites can be done in a simple click or search. Check out Getting Started: The Basics of the Search & Filter Toolbar for more details.

Related articles:

• How to Enable Microsoft Graph Integration for MS Graph API Connections
• Connection Type: Microsoft Graph API
• Microsoft Graph API: Use Cases