How to Delete a SharePoint Site
- George Apostolov
How to Delete a SharePoint Site: step-by-step guide
Inside the main dashboard of the SharePoint site you wish to delete, click the 'Settings' icon at the top-right corner.
Select 'Site Information' from the list of options.
After that, tap 'Delete Site'.
Read the terms and then tick the checkbox to agree.
Finally, tap 'Delete' to proceed.
Quick answer: To delete a site in SharePoint, open the site's main dashboard, click the Settings icon, and select Site Information. Next, tap Delete Site, read the terms, tick the agreement checkbox, and finally tap Delete to proceed.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Permanently remove a SharePoint site by accessing site information via settings, reviewing the terms, and confirming the deletion. This guide shows how to delete a SharePoint Site in 5 steps, starting with "Inside the main dashboard of the SharePoint site you wish to delete, click the 'Setting..." and finishing with "Finally, tap 'Delete' to proceed". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SharePoint interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to delete a SharePoint Site?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SharePoint data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SharePoint. Related guides: How to Delete a SharePoint Subsite, How to Delete a Site Library in SharePoint and How to Delete Files in SharePoint. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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