Restoring files that have been moved to trash

Modified on Fri, 10 Jul at 7:26 PM

When you delete a file from OneDrive or a SharePoint / Teams site, it isn't gone right away — it goes to the Recycle Bin, where you can restore it yourself for up to 93 days.

Restore a personal file (OneDrive)

  1. Go to office.com and sign in with your @integris-mgt.com account, then open OneDrive. (Or click the OneDrive cloud icon near the clock → View online.)
  2. In the left menu, click Recycle bin.
  3. Select the file or folder, then click Restore. It returns to its original location.

Restore a shared file (SharePoint or Teams)

  1. Open the SharePoint site, or in Teams open the channel → FilesOpen in SharePoint.
  2. In the bottom-left menu, click Recycle bin.
  3. Select the item, then click Restore.

Tip: You can restore a whole folder at once. If a lot of files were deleted or changed by mistake (for example after ransomware), use OneDrive settings → Restore your OneDrive to roll your entire OneDrive back to an earlier point in time.

Note: Files stay in the Recycle Bin for 93 days. If it's been longer, or the Recycle Bin has been emptied, see Recovering permanently deleted files. If you can't find the item and it was in a shared library, contact IT.

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