How To Access SharePoint Recycle Bin

Modified on Thu, 18 Dec at 10:02 AM

In this article you will be shown how to access your SharePoint Recycle Bin to help allow you restore or delete content.



Step By Step Guide


Step 1: Open your web browser via Microsoft edge


This is where you will need to go to access office.com via the web 


Step 2: Search office.com and sign in


This shows where to search office.com and where to sign in.


Step 3: Select Apps


This is where you will find the SharePoint app



Step 4: Select SharePoint


Here is the SharePoint app



Step 5: Select your active site


This is where you can see your current sites when selecting the my sites icon on the left side of your screen.


Step 6: Select Recycle Bin


The recycle bin will be shown on the left side of your screen alongside the other listed options as shown in step 3.


Step 7: Restore or Delete Desired content (Optional)


Once you follow the Step 1. on the screenshot you can chose weather you want to delete or restore content, to restore content you have a 93 day retention period meaning 93 days until they are gone from the recycle bin.






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