Deleted File Recovery

How to Restore a Deleted Microsoft 365 Group and Planner Data

Maira Mehtab Oct 12, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user needs to recover a recently deleted Microsoft 365 group to restore access to its associated Planner content and wants to submit feedback regarding the Planner deletion workflow.

How to Restore a Deleted Microsoft 365 Group and Planner Data

Product: Microsoft 365 Planner
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: A Microsoft 365 group was accidentally deleted from Planner, causing loss of access to group members, plans, and files.
Observed behavior: The Microsoft 365 group is soft-deleted, rendering all associated Planner tasks and group content temporarily inaccessible.

Before you start

Ensure you have Microsoft 365 Global Administrator or Groups Administrator permissions, and verify that the group was deleted within the last 30 days (the soft-deletion retention period).

Solution 1Recommended

Restore the Microsoft 365 Group via Admin Center

Use the Microsoft 365 admin center to recover soft-deleted groups and automatically restore their associated Planner data.

When a Microsoft 365 group is deleted, it enters a soft-deleted state for 30 days. Restoring the group within this retention period will fully recover all connected services, including Planner plans, SharePoint sites, and member access.

Access the Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Navigate to Deleted Groups

In the left navigation menu, expand the 'Teams & groups' section and click on 'Deleted groups'.

Restore the Group

Locate the deleted group in the list, select it, and click the 'Restore group' button on the properties panel.

Restore the Microsoft 365 Group via Admin Center

Automatic Planner Recovery: Once the group is successfully restored, the associated Planner plans and tasks will automatically become accessible again to all previous members within a few minutes.

Solution 2

Submit Feedback on Planner Deletion Workflow

Send feedback to Microsoft to request clearer warnings or restricted access when deleting groups in Planner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to restore a deleted Microsoft 365 group?

You have exactly 30 days from the time of deletion to restore a soft-deleted Microsoft 365 group. After 30 days, the group and all its associated data, including Planner plans, are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

Can a standard user restore a deleted Planner group?

No, standard users do not have the necessary permissions. Only users with Microsoft 365 Global Administrator or Groups Administrator roles can restore deleted groups through the admin center or Microsoft Entra.

What happens to my Planner tasks when the associated group is deleted?

When a Microsoft 365 group is deleted, all associated Planner plans, tasks, attached files, and member access rights are immediately removed and remain hidden until the overarching group is restored.

How do I prevent users from accidentally deleting groups in Planner?

To prevent accidental deletion, you can restrict Microsoft 365 group creation and deletion permissions within your organization's Microsoft Entra ID settings, limiting these actions to a specific security group or IT administrators.

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