How to Restore Missing Microsoft Planner Tasks on Mac
Question details
The user is unable to find their Microsoft Planner tasks on a Mac despite being logged into a work account, indicating a potentially deleted plan or group.
- Product
- Microsoft Planner
- Device & OS
- macOS
- Scenario
- Accessing Microsoft Planner tasks via a web browser or app on a MacBook Pro.
- Observed behavior
- Microsoft Planner tasks and plans are missing or unavailable, possibly due to deletion from the Recent list or removal of the associated Microsoft 365 group.
Ensure you are logged into the correct Microsoft 365 work or school account and have a stable internet connection before checking for missing plans.
Check the All Tab and Contact the Plan Owner
Verify if the plan is simply missing from your Recent list or if the owner has deleted it.
Navigate to tasks.office.com on your Mac's browser and log in with your work account.
In the Planner Hub, click on the 'All' tab instead of 'Recent' to see if the missing plan is listed there.
If the plan is still missing and you are not the owner, ask the designated plan owner if they accidentally deleted the plan.
Restore the Microsoft 365 Group via Admin Center
If the entire Microsoft 365 group associated with the plan was deleted, an administrator must restore it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to restore a deleted Microsoft Planner group?
Microsoft 365 groups, including their associated Planner tasks, are kept for a standard retention period of 30 days after deletion. Once this period expires, the data is permanently removed and cannot be restored.
Can I recover individual tasks deleted from a Planner?
No, Microsoft Planner currently does not have a recycle bin for individual tasks. If a specific task is deleted, it is permanently gone and must be recreated manually.
Why can't I see the Deleted Groups option in Microsoft 365?
Only users with administrator privileges, such as a Global Administrator or Groups Administrator, have access to the Microsoft 365 admin center and the ability to view or restore Deleted Groups.
