Summary
This article explains how to delete a SharePoint site and how to restore a deleted SharePoint site.
Contents
How-To
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.
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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.
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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.
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Need additional help?
For assistance concerning site creation, content sharing, file synchronization, or other common SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, or Office app activities, we recommend our Microsoft 365 Learning sites:
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