How to restore an accidental SharePoint deleted file/folder
This article should show and tell you everything you need to know about restoring a deleted Sharepoint folder/file. Below is a quick screen recording with the necessary steps to complete this.
Note: You will need to direct to where you deleted the file/folder from, not in the preview below.
Step 1: Access SharePoint
Open your web browser and go to https://brighterplaces.sharepoint.com
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Sign in if prompted.
Step 2: Go to the Document Library
Navigate to the area where your file or folder was originally located.
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Use the top navigation bar to go to Departments > (Your Department Name) > (Your Department’s Document Library) (e.g., All, Shared, or Team Documents).
Step 3: Open Site Contents
Click on the Settings (cogwheel) icon in the top-right corner of the page.
From the dropdown menu, select Site Contents.
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You will now see all the available contents within that document library.
Step 4: Open the Recycle Bin
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In the top-right area of the Site Contents page, find and click on the Recycle Bin option.
Step 5: Find and Select Your Deleted File or Folder
In the Recycle Bin, you will see a list of all recently deleted files and folders.
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Important: Locate and select only the file or folder that you deleted. Do this by clicking the empty circle next to the file or folder name.
Step 6: Restore the File or Folder
After selecting your file or folder, click the Restore button at the top of the page.
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Your file or folder will now be restored to its original location in the document library.
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