How to Enable Microsoft Graph Integration for MS Graph API Connections

Learn how to set up Microsoft Graph integration in ShortPoint and enable Microsoft Graph API connections for your SharePoint sites.

This integration enables connections to Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, OneDrive, and more. For more information, see our article Connection Type: Microsoft Graph API.

Important!
This feature will be released in version 8.5.2.0 (Q3 2025) for SharePoint Online and is not currently available.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Prerequisites
• Interactive Tutorial
• Step-by-step Tutorial
  • Part 1: Install the ShortPoint - Azure AD Services Proxy app
    • Step 1: Download the SPFx package
    • Step 2: Navigate to the SharePoint App Catalog
    • Step 3: Upload the package
    • Step 4: Enable the App
    • Step 5: Approve permission requests
  • Additional Step for Site Owners: Installing the ShortPoint - Azure AD Services Proxy app on a Site
  • Part 2: Establish the Microsoft Graph Integration
  • Step 1: Go to the ShortPoint Dashboard
  • Step 2: Open Integrations
  • Step 3: Connect to Microsoft Graph

Prerequisites

• You have ShortPoint SPFx version 8.x.xx or later installed on your Microsoft 365 SharePoint site. This feature is not available for SharePoint 2019 and SharePoint 2016/2013 On-premises environment.
• You have appropriate permissions (typically Global Admin permissions) to upload an SPFx package to your SharePoint tenant's App Catalog. You must also have permissions to manage API Access. If you don't have these permissions, you can forward this guide to someone who does.
• You are a ShortPoint Designer with an active license.

Interactive Tutorial

Hit Get Started to go through the steps on how to enable Microsoft Graph API connections on your SharePoint Sites.

Get the ShortPoint - Azure AD Services Proxy SPFx package from the official download page.

Step-by-step Tutorial

The process of enabling Microsoft Graph API connections in your SharePoint sites consists of 3 parts. Follow each part closely.

Part 1: Install the ShortPoint - Azure AD Services Proxy app

The ShortPoint - Azure AD Services Proxy SPFx app is an integral part in enabling Microsoft Graph API connections in SharePoint. Do the following steps to install it:

Step 1: Download the SPFx package

• Go to the Microsoft Graph API integration page
• Click Download

Step 2: Navigate to the SharePoint App Catalog

Open your SharePoint tenant's App Catalog to upload the SPFx package.

• Launch the Microsoft 365 Admin Center
• Select SharePoint Admin
• Choose to show More Features
• Under Apps, click the Open button

Step 3: Upload the package

Upload the SPFx package file to the SharePoint App Catalog.

• Press the Upload button
• Select the SPFx package you downloaded

Step 4: Enable the App

• A side panel will appear. Scroll down to see two options for enabling the app:
  • If you want all your SharePoint designers to have access to the web part automatically, you can choose Enable this app and add it to all sites.
  • If you prefer to let individual site owners control app installation, select Only enable this app.

• Choose the option that best matches your needs and click Enable app.

Step 5: Approve permission requests

You will be asked to go to the API access page to approve permission requests for Microsoft APIs. You can choose to approve either all requested permissions or only the specific ones you need. You can always return to the API access page later to approve additional permissions.

• Click the Go to API access page button.
• Select a permission request under Pending requests.
• Hit Approve.
• Review the details of the request. Check that you are approving the correct request for the ShortPoint - Azure AD Services Proxy package.
• Click Approve to confirm.
• Repeat the same review and approval process for any remaining permission requests.

Additional Step for Site Owners: Installing the ShortPoint - Azure AD Services Proxy app on a Site

When Only enable this app is selected, site owners must add the ShortPoint - Azure AD Services Proxy app individually to their sites. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Go to Site Contents
2. Select to add New App, and
3. Add the ShortPoint - Azure AD Services Proxy app

The ShortPoint - Azure AD Services Proxy app is now enabled on your SharePoint App Catalog and your Site Collection. You can now proceed to the next part.

Part 2: Establish the Microsoft Graph Integration

We can now set up the Microsoft Graph integration with ShortPoint by following these steps:

Step 1: Go to the ShortPoint Dashboard

• Hover over the ShortPoint icon on your Command bar
• Select Dashboard

Step 2: Open Integrations

• Click the Integrations tile

Step 3: Connect to Microsoft Graph

• Press the Connect button under Microsoft Graph to start the integration
• Sign in using your credentials or select an account that's already logged in
• Scroll down and click the Accept button to grant all required permissions

After completing these steps, you'll return to the Integrations page. You'll know the integration was successful when the Connect button under Microsoft Graph changes to Reconnect.

Congratulations! You have successfully enabled the Microsoft Graph API connection on your SharePoint site. You'll know it's working when you see Microsoft Graph API connection options available in the Connect tab.

Related articles:

• Connection Type: Microsoft Graph API
• Microsoft Graph API Connection - Supported Resources