---
title: "Configure Alternative Connector - SharePoint"
slug: "configure-alternative-connector-sharepoint"
tags: ["Task", "PLM"]
updated: 2026-06-25T05:15:58Z
published: 2026-06-25T05:15:58Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/configure-alternative-connector-sharepoint"
---

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# Configure Alternative Connector - SharePoint

The **SharePoint connector** integrates with a SharePoint Online site via **Microsoft Graph API**. This method requires an Azure app registration to authenticate and grant API permissions.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> - The alternative connectors SharePoint is supported for both PTC Windchill and Siemens Teamcenter integrations.
> - The connector type selected depends on the PLM export mechanism and enterprise integration architecture, not on the PLM system itself.

**Pre-requisite**

Before configuration, register an **application in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)** and grant **Microsoft Graph API** permissions.

## **Steps:**

1. Navigate to the PLM message and select **Windchill_Source_SharePoint**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/da662430-6a41-47b1-8c7e-7e4ac37a9756/Images/Documentation/Windchill_connetor.png)
2. Click **Connector** to open settings.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/da662430-6a41-47b1-8c7e-7e4ac37a9756/Images/Documentation/Windchill_Source_Azure%20Blob%20Storage.png)
3. You can set up the to a SharePoint site and the input, archive and error folders.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> Below are the required fields to configure the SharePoint site.

| Field | **Purpose** |
| --- | --- |
| Tenant ID | Directory (tenant) ID of the Azure AD application used for Microsoft Graph permissions. |
| Drive Name | Name of the SharePoint drive connected to the root site. If unavailable, use Drive ID. |
| Drive ID | Unique identifier for a document library (subsite drive). Used when not connected directly to the root site. |
| Grant type | Selects the preferred authentication method. This determines whether username/password or client secret fields are displayed. |
| Client ID | Application (client) ID of the registered Azure AD app. |
| Consumer secret / Consumer secret reference | Provides client authentication. The behaviour depends on the *Display secret* parameter in Connectivity Studio settings: - **Secret:** Enter the client secret value. - **Secret reference:** Enter a reference to a centrally stored secret. - **Both:** Either field may be used. |
| Scope | Defines Microsoft Graph API permissions. Typical values include `Files.ReadWrite.All`, `Sites.ReadWrite.All`, `User.Read`, or `.default` (for all permissions). |
| File path | Specifies the folder path for connector files |
| Working path | Defines the read location for new XML files. |
| Archive path | Location where successfully imported files are moved. |
| Error path | Location where failed XML files are stored. |