# How to Recover Deleted Files From SharePoint Sites

> To recover deleted files in SharePoint, open the Recycle Bin from the left-side panel of your dashboard, tick the checkbox next to the desired file, and tap Restore in the top navigation bar to instantly return the file to its original location.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-recover-deleted-files-from-sharepoint-sites/
Apps: SharePoint
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4bb9ab56e05a00ff71d8/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, go to the left-side panel and click 'Recycle Bin'.
2. Browse the list and select the deleted file you want to recover. Simply tick the checkbox next to it.
3. Once done, head over to the top navigation bar and tap 'Restore'.
4. After completing these steps, the selected file will be restored instantly to its original file location.