**SharePoint: Authoritative Sites ** [Windows, Web]
Authoritative Sites feature empowers administrators to designate specific SharePoint sites as official, trusted sources of information. By classifying these sites as authoritative, high quality and credible content such as company news, policies, and updates are prioritized across Copilot Search experiences.
Roadmap ID:
561323
Details:
What changed:
The Authoritative Sites feature allows administrators to classify certain SharePoint sites as authoritative. Previously, content ranking in Copilot Search did not distinguish official sources. Now, high-quality content like company news and policies from these sites is prioritized, improving information reliability and security.
Why:
This change helps users access trusted and accurate information quickly, reducing the risk of misinformation and improving content relevance in Copilot experiences.
Try this:
Open the SharePoint admin center.
Select a site and choose 'Mark as authoritative site.'
Use Copilot Search to see prioritized content from these sites.
Why this matters:
Prioritizing trusted content ensures users receive accurate and official information, enhancing decision-making and compliance.
Business impact:
Teams benefit from consistent access to verified company information, improving communication and reducing errors.
Personal impact:
You save time by finding reliable content faster and avoid confusion from unofficial sources.
Learn:
SharePoint authoritative sites in Copilot Search