# Don't Delete That Library: What Makes SharePoint's Default Document Library Special

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Podcast: [SharePoint Maven Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharepoint-maven-podcast-124619)
Published: 2026-06-26T07:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://sharepointmaven.com/podcast/dont-delete-that-library-what-makes-sharepoints-default-document-library-special-podcast
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## Resource

In this episode, I explain why every SharePoint site comes with a default document library, why you can't delete it, and the key rules to follow so you don't break your site or your Teams workspace. BLOG REFERENCES Why you need the default document library on a SharePoint site NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint TIPS IN YOUR INBOX Bi-Weekly newsletter FOLLOW ME Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube

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