How to restore an accidental SharePoint deleted file/folder
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Access SharePoint Site: Log in to your SharePoint site using appropriate credentials and permissions.
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Navigate to the Recycle Bin: Deleted files and folders in SharePoint are usually moved to the Recycle Bin, similar to how it works on a desktop computer.
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Access the Recycle Bin:
- On the left-hand side of the SharePoint site, click on “Recycle Bin”. If you don’t see it, you might need to go to the Site Contents page first by clicking on “Site Contents” and then selecting “Recycle Bin” from there.
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Restore Items: Once you're in the Recycle Bin, you should see a list of deleted files and folders. Select the items you want to restore by checking the checkbox next to them.
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Restore Selected Items: After selecting the desired items, look for a "Restore" or "Restore Selection" option (usually found in a toolbar or context menu). Click on it to restore the selected files and folders to their original location.
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Confirm Restoration: Depending on your SharePoint configuration, you might be prompted to confirm the restoration process. Confirm to proceed with the restoration.
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Verify Restoration: After the restoration process is complete, navigate back to the original location of the files and folders to ensure they have been restored successfully.
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Permanent Deletion: If files are not found in the Recycle Bin, they might have been permanently deleted. In such cases, you might need to contact your SharePoint administrator or IT support to see if they can recover them from backups or other means.
Feel free to take a look at the short tutorial at the top of the page.