Task: To delete a SharePoint Team site.
Note: Only the Site Collection Owner can delete their own site.
Instructions:
Step 1 - Go to settings (gear icon in top right).
Step 2 - Click Site Information.
Step 3 - Select Delete site.
Step 4 - Confirm the deletion by checking the box to delete the group and click delete.
Outcome: The SharePoint Team site is removed.
Task: To delete a SharePoint Communication site.
Note: Only the Site Collection Owner can delete their own site.
Instructions:
Step 1 - Go to settings (gear icon in top right).
Step 2 - Click Site Information.
Step 3 - Select Delete site.
Step 4 - Click Delete to confirm.
Outcome: The SharePoint Communication site is removed.
Task: To restore a deleted SharePoint site.
Note: Deleted site collections are automatically emptied from the site collection Recycle Bin after 93 days.
Instructions:
Step 1 - Navigate to the SharePoint Support article.
Step 2 - Click Request Support.
Step 3 - Enter your SharePoint site information and requested a restoration.
Outcome: A SharePoint administrator reviews your request and restores your SharePoint site.
Need additional help?
Please use this link to the ET&S Help Desk team to locate your local campus contact information. Use the “Submit a Question” for your campus to enter an online support request.