Summary
This article explains how to delete a SharePoint site and how to restore a deleted SharePoint site.
How-To
Delete a SharePoint Team site
Note: Only the Site Collection Owner can delete their own site.
Instructions
Step 1 - Click settings (gear icon on top right).
Step 2 - Click site information.
Step 3 - Click Delete site.
Step 4 - Confirm the deletion by checking the box to delete the group and click Delete.
Delete a SharePoint Communication site
Note: Only the Site Collection Owner can delete their own site.
Instructions
Step 1 - Click settings (gear icon on top right).
Step 2 - Click site information.
Step 3 - Select Delete site.
Step 4 - Click Delete to confirm.
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 Service.
Step 3 - Enter your SharePoint site information and request a restoration. A SharePoint administrator will review your request and restore your SharePoint site.
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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