Reference

Automations for SharePoint

See the SharePoint inventory reference for the objects these templates work on.

Automation Description Category Applies to
Delete SharePoint Site Collection Moves a SharePoint Site Collection to Site collection recycle bin Operation —
Restore Site Collection from recycle bin Restores a SharePoint Site Collection from Site collection recycle bin Operation —
Archive SharePoint Site Sets a SharePoint Site to read-only. The site remains accessible for viewing but no new content can be added. Use this automation when a site has been identified for archival and no additional approval is required. Review —
Archive SharePoint Site (with Approval) Sets a SharePoint Site to read-only, but only after an explicit approval has been granted. An approval request is sent to the designated approver before any action is taken. If the request is rejected, the site remains fully active. Review —
Delete SharePoint Site Permanently deletes a SharePoint Site and all its content. Use this automation when a site has been identified for deletion and no additional approval is required. The site owner is notified by email before deletion is executed. Review —
Delete SharePoint Site (with Approval) Permanently deletes a SharePoint Site and all its content, but only after an explicit approval has been granted. An approval request is sent to the designated approver before any action is taken. If the request is rejected, the site remains untouched. Review —
Set SharePoint Site to Read-Only Sets a SharePoint Site to read-only. The site remains accessible for viewing but no new content can be added. Use this automation when a site has been identified to be set to read-only and no additional approval is required. The site owner is notified by email before the action is executed. Review —
Send a combined email to all owners of a Site Collection Send a single (combined) email to the owners of one SharePoint Site Collection Operation —
Send one email per Site Collection owner Send an email to every owner of one SharePoint Site Collection and directly addresses the user by first and last name Operation —

Last updated: 7/19/2026