Orphaned sites

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SharePoint or Teams sites that no longer have an active owner, typically because the original owner left the organization, while their content and permissions remain in the tenant.

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Easy Priority Cleanup Tips for Microsoft SharePoint Online
2026-03-06 · Mirko Peters
Easy SharePoint Online Cleanup Tips: Learn how to delete a SharePoint site, empty the recycle bin, and prioritize your cleanup.

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Maintained by Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Last updated: 2026-11-10