How to Delete a SharePoint Subsite
- George Apostolov
How to Delete a SharePoint Subsite: step-by-step guide
Inside the main dashboard of the subsite you wish to delete, click the 'Settings' icon at the top-right corner.
Select 'Site Settings' from the list of options.
After that, go over the options under Site Actions and then click 'Delete This Site'.
Finally, read the terms and then click the 'Delete' button to proceed.
Quick answer: To delete a SharePoint subsite, navigate to the subsite dashboard, open the Settings menu, and select Site Settings. Next, locate Site Actions and click Delete This Site. Finally, review the terms and confirm by clicking the Delete button.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Remove an unwanted subsite in SharePoint by accessing site settings, selecting the delete option, and confirming. This guide shows how to delete a SharePoint Subsite in 4 steps, starting with "Inside the main dashboard of the subsite you wish to delete, click the 'Settings' icon..." and finishing with "Finally, read the terms and then click the 'Delete' button 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 Subsite?
4 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 Site Library in SharePoint, How to Delete Files in SharePoint and How to Design a SharePoint Page. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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