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How to Delete a Site Library in SharePoint

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to permanently remove a document library from your SharePoint site.

Quick summary

Deleting a site library in SharePoint requires navigating through Library Settings to find the Delete This Document Library option under Permissions and Management. Following these steps permanently removes the selected library and all its contents from your SharePoint site.


Steps

  1. From the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, open the left-side panel and click the site library you wish to delete.
  2. Tap the Settings icon at the top-right corner of the page.
  3. Choose Library Settings from the list of options.
  4. Click More Library Settings to access additional configuration options.
  5. Under the Permissions and Management section, find and click Delete This Document Library.
  6. After completing these steps, the selected site library will be deleted immediately.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to delete a site library in SharePoint is essential for keeping your SharePoint environment clean, organized, and free of outdated or redundant document libraries. Removing unused libraries helps reduce storage consumption, simplifies site navigation, and improves overall SharePoint site governance. This process is especially valuable for IT administrators and site owners who need to maintain lean, well-structured collaboration spaces across their organization.
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