How to Restore a SharePoint Site List
- George Apostolov
How to Restore a SharePoint Site List: step-by-step guide
Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the left-side panel and tap 'Recycle Bin'.
Browse the list and find the deleted SharePoint site list you wish to restore. Simply tap its corresponding radio button to select it.
After that, click the 'Restore' option to proceed.
Finally, the selected SharePoint site list will be restored immediately. You can now access it once again from its original location.
Quick answer: To restore data in SharePoint, navigate to the Recycle Bin from the left-side panel of your site dashboard. Locate the deleted list, select its radio button, and click the Restore option to immediately recover it back to its original location.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Recover deleted SharePoint site lists instantly by selecting them in the site Recycle Bin and using the restore tool. This guide shows how to restore a SharePoint Site List in 4 steps, starting with "Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the left-side panel and..." and finishing with "Finally, the selected SharePoint site list will be restored immediately. You can now ac...". 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 restore a SharePoint Site List?
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 Restrict User Access to a Folder in SharePoint, How to Save a SharePoint Site as a Template and How to Share Files in SharePoint. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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