--- title: "Configuring External Sources: SharePoint" description: Connect SharePoint to your Content Hub, create API URLs, and map JSON values to display SharePoint content automatically. --- [Skip to content](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/external-sources-sharepoint#main-content) [Create support ticket](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Service Center](https://service.netpresenter.com/portal?hsLang=en) [![Netpresenter\_Logo\_2023](https://service.netpresenter.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Netpresenter_Logo_2023.png?width=300&height=72&name=Netpresenter_Logo_2023.png)](https://www.netpresenter.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Create support ticket](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/kb-tickets/new) - [Service Center](https://service.netpresenter.com/portal) Search the Support Center - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Support Center](https://service.netpresenter.com/support?hsLang=en) 2. [Configurations](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/configurations?hsLang=en) # Configuring External Sources: SharePoint ## This guide explains how to configure SharePoint as an External Source in the Netpresenter Content Hub. It assumes that the SharePoint Connection has already been created in Netpresenter. ### Step 1 — Configure the SharePoint External Source In Netpresenter Content Hub Admin, go to: Settings → External Sources → Sources Click Add new External Source and select SharePoint Choose the existing SharePoint connection ### Step 2 — Build the SharePoint API URL To retrieve SharePoint pages, Content Hub requires a REST API URL pointing to the correct library. #### 2.1 Retrieve the Site Pages Library GUID Netpresenter requires the GUID of the SharePoint list/library containing the pages. In most cases, this is the **Site Pages** library. ### Option A — Retrieve GUID via SharePoint UI (Recommended) Open your SharePoint site Go to: **Site Contents → Site Pages** Click:⚙️ **→ Library settings** Check the browser URL. It contains: `...listedit.aspx?List=%7BGUID%7D` Example GUID:  `3F2504E0-4F89-11D3-9A0C-0305E82C3301` Copy your GUID for the next step. ### Option B — Retrieve GUID via PowerShell 7+ PnPModule (Optional) Run: `Connect-PnPOnline -Url https://tenant.sharepoint.com/sites/yoursite -Interactive Get-PnPList | Select Title, Id` Locate **Site Pages** and copy its ID. #### 2.2 Build the SharePoint REST API URL Insert your Site Pages GUID into the URL below: `https://.sharepoint.com/_api/Web/Lists(guid'')/items? $orderby=Created desc& $top=5& $filter=(PromotedState eq 2)& $select=Title,CanvasContent1,Description,FirstPublishedDate, EncodedAbsUrl,BannerImageUrl,ID` Example: `https://contoso.sharepoint.com/_api/Web/Lists(guid'3F2504E0-4F89-11D3-9A0C-0305E82C3301')/items?$orderby=Created desc&$top=5&$filter=(PromotedState eq 2)&$select=Title,CanvasContent1,Description,FirstPublishedDate,EncodedAbsUrl,BannerImageUrl,ID` ### Step 3 — Finalize the Configuration #### 3.1 Test the API URL Before saving the External Source: 1. Paste the URL into your browser 2. Ensure you are logged in to SharePoint A JSON response containing news pages confirms the URL is correct. #### 3.2 Save the External Source in Netpresenter 1. Return to Content Hub 2. Paste the REST API URL into the **External Source URL** field 3. View source to confirm the same JSON coming through #### 3.3 Update Interval Set the update interval to 30 minutes This ensures Content Hub checks regularly for new SharePoint pages. #### 3.4 Field Mapping (Automatic) SharePoint External Sources use JSON Paths. By default, Netpresenter loads the standard mappings automatically: | Field | JSON Path | | --- | --- | | Title | $.value.\*.Title | | Description | $.value.\*.Description | | Body | $.value.\*.CanvasContent1 | | URL | $.value.\*.EncodedAbsUrl | | Banner Image | $.value.\*.BannerImageUrl.Url | | Publish Date | $.value.\*.FirstPublishedDate | No manual mapping is required unless custom fields are used. #### 3.5 Save External Source The final step is to click Add New SharePoint #### Optional — Expire Date Field An Expire Date field is optional and must be created manually in SharePoint. If not configured, Netpresenter applies the default expiry behavior from the Automation. ### Step 4 — Create a Slide Automation in Netpresenter To configure the SharePoint Automation, follow the instructions in the [Automations Guide.](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/content-hub-automations?hsLang=en) ### Troubleshooting — No Pages Visible #### Incorrect Library GUID If the GUID is wrong, SharePoint returns no results. Fix: Re-check the Site Pages library settings URL. #### Missing Permissions If Sites.Read.All consent was not granted, SharePoint content cannot be retrieved. Fix: Grant Admin Consent in Azure App permissions. #### URL Returns Access Denied The Azure App may not have access to the SharePoint site. Fix: Verify the SharePoint connection and tenant permissions. #### No News Pages Returned Only published news pages are returned: `PromotedState eq 2` Fix: Ensure the site contains published News posts.   ### ✅ Completed SharePoint External Sources are now available in Netpresenter Content Hub. 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