How To: Restore a Deleted File in Teams

Summary

Learn how to restore a deleted file or an earlier version of a file in Microsoft Teams at North Central University.

Body

Learn how to get back a file that was deleted from a team, or restore an earlier version of a file.

Restore a deleted file

1

Open the library in SharePoint

In the channel, select the Files tab, then Open in SharePoint.

2

Open the Recycle bin

Select Recycle bin (in the left menu, or under Site contents).

3

Restore it

Select the file and choose Restore. It goes back to its original folder.

Restore an earlier version

1

Find the file

In the Files tab, select More options (…) next to the file.

2

Open Version history

Select Version history.

3

Restore the version

Choose the version you want and select Restore.

Can't find it in the Recycle bin? Submit a request through the File Restoration service as soon as possible.

Get help

Submit a request through the Microsoft Teams service.

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Article ID: 165244
Created
Sun 10/18/26 6:49 PM
Modified
Sun 10/18/26 6:50 PM
Audience
Employees