Deleted File Recovery

Can You Recover Deleted Microsoft Bookings Services?

Phi Hung Vo Sep 25, 2026 869 views

Question details

The organization needs to restore accidentally deleted Microsoft Bookings services for historical reporting and data tracking purposes.

Can You Recover Deleted Microsoft Bookings Services?

Product: Microsoft Bookings
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: A Microsoft Bookings service was accidentally deleted, and users need to recover the service details for maintaining historical records.
Observed behavior: The deleted service is permanently removed from the active services list, but existing bookings remain intact and users are not notified.

Before you start

Check your active calendar to review which existing appointments are still scheduled, as deleting a service does not automatically cancel previously booked sessions.

Solution 1Recommended

Manually Recreate the Deleted Service

Since Microsoft Bookings does not offer a direct restore feature for deleted services, you must manually recreate them to accept new appointments.

Unfortunately, deleted Microsoft Bookings services cannot be restored from a recycle bin. Once deleted, the service profile is permanently removed. However, deleting a service does not delete the existing appointments linked to it, nor does it cancel existing bookings.

Review existing bookings

Navigate to your Bookings calendar and review upcoming appointments to identify the parameters and details of the accidentally deleted service.

Add a new service

Go to the 'Services' tab in your Microsoft Bookings dashboard and click the 'Add new service' button.

Re-enter service details

Input the original service name, description, duration, pricing, and assign the appropriate staff members.

Save and publish

Save the newly created service and ensure it is toggled to be visible on your active booking page.

Existing Appointments Remain Intact: Clients and staff are not automatically notified when a service is deleted, and their existing appointments remain securely on the calendar.

Solution 2

Export Booking Data for Historical Records

Regularly export your Bookings data to maintain historical records and prevent permanent data loss in the future.

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While Microsoft Bookings handles your scheduling, WPS Office provides a free, lightweight, and highly compatible alternative to Microsoft Office for managing, analyzing, and formatting your exported booking reports.

1. Download and install: Get WPS Office for free from the official website and easily install it on your computer.
2. Open exported data: Launch WPS Spreadsheet and open the TSV or CSV file exported directly from your Microsoft Bookings dashboard.
3. Analyze and save: Format the columns for readability and save the historical record as an XLSX file for permanent safe keeping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do clients get notified if I delete a Microsoft Bookings service?

No, deleting a service in Microsoft Bookings does not automatically notify your clients or staff members.

Are existing appointments canceled when a service is deleted?

No, any existing bookings made prior to the service deletion remain intact on your calendar and will not be canceled.

Is there a recycle bin to recover deleted Bookings data?

Currently, Microsoft Bookings does not feature a recycle bin for deleted services. Once a service is removed, it cannot be restored and must be manually recreated.

How can I keep a backup of my Bookings data?

You can regularly export your calendar data as a TSV file directly from the Bookings dashboard to maintain an offline, historical record of all your appointments and services.

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