# Grant Permission on list

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/permissions/grant-permission-on-list/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/permissions/grant-permission-on-list/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity grants permission on the list. You can override or append user or group grant permissions. Value of permission field by default can be one of the following values:

Full Control Design Contribute Read

If any custom permission levels are defined, you can also specify those. For help on creating custom permission levels see [How to create and edit permission levels](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/how-to-create-and-edit-permission-levels)

![Grant Permission on list activity configured in the SharePoint Workflow Designer](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/grant_permission_on_list_1.png)

The activity supports multi permission assignment. Use ‘,’ or ‘;’ separator to grant several permission.

Example: "Approve, Read, View Only".

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Grant this level permission on list url to this members. Override current permissions: No

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this permission level | Permission level string. Multi permission assignments are supported. Use ‘,’ or ‘;’separator to grant several permission. Example: "Approve, Read, View Only". |
| list url | The URL of the list. |
| this members | User or SharePoint Group name. Ex: “user@domain”, “domain\user”, “Viewers”.It allows multiple values separated by a semicolon. |
| Override currentpermissions | No – a new permission will be added to existed permissionsYes – a new permission will override (remove) all old permissions |