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-=====How to Restore All Archived Files in a SharePoint Online Site=====
+===== ♻️ How to Restore All Archived Files in a SharePoint Online Site =====
-[[https://www.smikar.com/restore-archived-sharepoint-site-files/|Restoring an entire SharePoint]] Online site from Squirrel is a simple and efficient process. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to restore all previously archived files back into SharePoint.
+[[https://www.smikar.com/restore-archived-sharepoint-site-files/|Restoring an entire SharePoint Online site]] from [[https://www.smikar.com/squirrel/|Squirrel]] is a streamlined and reliable process. This guide walks you through the steps required to fully restore all previously archived files within a selected site.
-**Important Note:** Only files that were archived in the selected SharePoint site will be restored. Files that were not archived remain untouched. For this example, we will restore all files in the Engineer site, which was previously archived.
+> ⚠️ **Important Note:** Only files that were archived by Squirrel will be restored. Any files that were not archived will remain unaffected.
-===== Steps to Restore an Archived SharePoint Site =====
+In this example, we’ll restore files from a previously archived SharePoint site named **"Engineer."**
-^ Step ^ Description ^ Image ^
+----
-| Step 1: Access the Squirrel Dashboard |
-| Log into the Squirrel web portal and navigate to the Restore section. |
-| {{:software:squirrel:squirrel_menu_new.png?400 |}} |
-| Step 2: Select the SharePoint Site for Restoration |
-| Locate the Engineer site in the list of archived sites. Click on the Restore Site button. |
-| {{:software:squirrel:site_archive_settings.png?400 |}} |
-| Step 3: Confirm the Restoration Process |
-| A confirmation prompt will appear, warning that the process may take time and impact users. Click OK to proceed. |
-| {{:software:squirrel:restore_site_prompt.png?400 |}} |
-| Step 4: Monitor the Restore Progress |
-| The site will now be queued for restoration. Navigate to the Restore Queue section to track progress. |
-| {{:software:squirrel:restore_queue.png?400 |}} |
-| Step 5: Verify the Restored Files |
-| Once the restore process is complete, open SharePoint Online and navigate to the Engineer site. Confirm that all archived files are back in their original locations. |
-| {{:software:squirrel:sharepoint_ui_documents.png?400 |}} |
-| Step 6: Validate Access and Integrity |
-| Open restored files, check permissions, and verify metadata to ensure successful restoration. |
-| {{:software:squirrel:version_history.png?400 |}} |
-**Conclusion**
+===== 📋 Steps to Restore an Archived SharePoint Site =====
-Restoring archived files from [[https://www.smikar.com/squirrel/|Squirrel]] is a quick and effective way to recover lost data. This process ensures that only necessary files are restored while keeping SharePoint sites structured and accessible.
+^ **Step** ^ **Description** ^ **Image** ^
+| **Step 1: Access the Squirrel Dashboard** | Log into the Squirrel web portal and navigate to the **Restore** section from the main menu. | {{:software:squirrel:squirrel_menu_new.png?400}} |
+| **Step 2: Select the SharePoint Site for Restoration** | Locate the archived site (e.g., “Engineer”) in the list of sites. Click **Restore Site** to begin. | {{:software:squirrel:site_archive_settings.png?400}} |
+| **Step 3: Confirm the Restoration Process** | A confirmation prompt will appear, notifying that the restore may take time and affect users. Click **OK** to continue. | {{:software:squirrel:restore_site_prompt.png?400}} |
+| **Step 4: Monitor the Restore Progress** | The site will be added to the **Restore Queue**. Navigate to the queue section to monitor progress in real-time. | {{:software:squirrel:restore_queue.png?400}} |
+| **Step 5: Verify the Restored Files** | Once restoration is complete, return to SharePoint Online. Go to the “Engineer” site and confirm the presence of restored files. | {{:software:squirrel:sharepoint_ui_documents.png?400}} |
+| **Step 6: Validate Access and Integrity** | Open several restored files to verify access, metadata, and version history. Check permissions if needed. | {{:software:squirrel:version_history.png?400}} |
+----
+===== ✅ Conclusion =====
+Restoring archived files from **Squirrel** is fast, reliable, and minimally disruptive to your SharePoint environment. This full-site restore feature:
+- Brings back only archived files (non-archived files remain untouched)
+- Maintains folder structures and original metadata
+- Restores content exactly where it was archived from
+By leveraging Squirrel’s smart restoration tools, administrators can ensure a seamless balance between **storage efficiency** and **data availability** — while maintaining control and visibility over file lifecycle management.
-With Squirrel, you can manage archiving and restoration seamlessly, maintaining a balance between storage efficiency and data availability.