Delete a SharePoint Online group site

To delete a group site in SharePoint Online at Indiana University, you should first save the files you want to keep; for storage options, see Store and share your individual files at IU and About dedicated file storage services and IT services with storage components appropriate for sensitive institutional data, including research data containing protected health information.

Then, to proceed with deletion of the group site:

1. Log into your group site by going to:

   https://indiana.sharepoint.com/site/group_site_name

   Replace group_site_name with your group site name.

2. When logging in, enter the appropriate email address when prompted, replacing username with your IU username:

   username@iu.edu

3. Log in with your IU username and passphrase.

4. On your group site's home page, click Site Content, and then select Settings.
5. In the "Site Actions" section, confirm that you want to delete your site by clicking Delete this site, and then OK.