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These instructions are for deleting a SharePoint subsite NOT a SharePoint site collection
If you want or need to delete a subsite that is under a site collection, you will need to have Full Control permissions to that subsite.
Before you delete a subsite, double check the URL address and make sure you are deleting the intended subsite. Also, when you delete a subsite, all data in the subsite is also deleted.
When you delete a subsite, you are deleting any associated subsites, content, and user information that are part of the site, including documents, document libraries, lists and list data.
How to delete a subsite:
- Navigate to the subsite that you want to delete (double check and make sure you are in the correct subsite)
- Click on the Gear in the top menu bar
- Click on Site Settings
- Under Site Actions, Click Delete this site ( you will only be able to see this option or delete a site if you have permissions to delete)
- The "Delete This Site" window will open and the URL will be shown. You will need to confirm that you want to Delete the site or choose Cancel
Note: If you accidentally Delete a subsite in SharePoint, there is a possibility that it can be restored from the site collection recycle bin by a site collection administrator. A request to restore a subsite should be made as soon as the mistake is noticed. Timing is one of the variables that prevents a subsite from being restored.