Restore Deleted OneDrive Files

Restore Deleted OneDrive Files



Recover files from OneDrive Online

If you accidentally delete a file or folder in OneDrive, you may be able to recover it later from the OneDrive recycle bin:

1. Go to the OneDrive website and sign in with either your Microsoft account or your work or school account. 

2. In the navigation pane, select Recycle bin.
A screenshot showing the Recycle Bin tab in OneDrive.com.

3. Select the files or folders you want to restore by pointing to each item and clicking the circle check box that appears, and then click Restore. 
Note: If using OneDrive for Business, items in the recycle bin are automatically deleted after 93 days.

Recover files from Computer

Deleted online-only (OneDrive online only icon) files will not appear in your computer's Recycle Bin or Trash.
If you get an email or notification saying "[Folder name] was removed from your OneDrive" it means that a shared folder was deleted. You will not be able to restore or recover a folder shared with you. If you shared a folder with other people and they deleted its contents, you can find the contents in your recycle bin.
To restore files from your Recycle Bin in Windows, open the Recycle Bin, select the files or folders you want to recover, then right-click them and select Restore. The file or folder will be restored to its original folder.
Right-click menu to recover a deleted file from Recycle Bin

To restore files from your Trash on a Mac, open the Trash, select the files or folders you want to recover, then right-click them and select Put back. The file or folder will be restored to its original folder.
Right-click menu to recove a file from Trash on a Mac