student with streak of purple hair taking notes during classUsing metadata and content types, SharePoint Information Management Policy Settings allow you to set a retention period on folders in SharePoint and automate deletion of records that have met their retention requirements.

This video will walk you through the process of applying retention to records in SharePoint using Information Management Policy Settings.

It applies to SharePoint Online (2016) and is intended for individuals responsible for managing their department’s SharePoint architecture. Users should have familiarly with creation of document libraries and moving folders and files within SharePoint.

Using metadata and content types, this feature allows you to set a retention period on folders in SharePoint and automate deletion of records that have met their retention requirements. (7min)

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