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If you accidentally delete a file or folder in OneDrive, you may be able to
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 * For info about restoring an older version of a file, see Restore a previous
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 * For info about restoring a deleted SharePoint file or folder, see how to
   restore items from the SharePoint recycle bin.

Note: The video shows a OneDrive work or school account. See this video for
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Go to the OneDrive website, and sign in with either your Microsoft account or
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 1. In the navigation pane, select Recycle bin.
    
    

 2. 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.
    
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     * If you're signed into OneDrive with a Microsoft personal account, items
       in the recycle bin are automatically deleted 30 days after they're put
       there. Files deleted from your Personal Vault will only show up in your
       recycling bin if your Personal Vault is unlocked before you check the
       recycle bin. You can use the Show Personal Vault items command in the
       recycle bin to unlock the Personal Vault and see those items.
    
     * If you're signed in with a work or school account, items in the recycle
       bin are automatically deleted after 93 days, unless the administrator has
       changed the setting. See more information about how long deleted items
       are kept for work or school accounts.


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If you deleted the files or folders from your OneDrive, check your Recycle Bin
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Notes: 

 * Deleted online-only () files will not appear in your computer's Recycle Bin
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   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.
   
   

 * 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.
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