SharePoint – how to restore a file from the recycle bin
On occasions you may accidentally delete the wrong file, don’t panic as you can restore the file back from the recycle bin
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Open your SharePoint page
- Click on Recycle bin in the left-hand side options list
- Select the file by ticking the radio button to the left-hand side of the file name
- Click Restore in the top left-hand side of the screen
- Your file will now be restored to its original location
Updated: 13 October 2025