Trash

Trash

When you delete a file or folder, it is moved to the Trash instead of being permanently deleted. This gives you a grace period to recover accidentally deleted items before they are permanently removed from the system.

How the Trash Works

• Deleted files and folders are moved to the Trash
• Items remain in the Trash for 14 days
• After 14 days, items are automatically and permanently deleted
• You can restore items from the Trash at any time before permanent deletion
• You can also permanently delete items immediately if needed

Viewing the Trash

To access the Trash:

1. Navigate to the Documents section
2. Click the Trash button in the top right

The Trash view displays:

• File or folder name
• Type (file or folder)
• Size
• Date when the item was moved to the Trash
• Expiration date (when the item will be permanently deleted)

Restoring Files

To restore a file or folder from the Trash:

1. Open the Trash
2. Find the item you want to restore
3. Click the restore icon (circular arrow) next to the item

Note

When you restore a file, it returns to its original location. If the original parent folder was also deleted or no longer exists, the file will be restored to the root folder.

Tip

Restoring a folder will also restore all files and subfolders that were inside it when it was deleted.

Permanently Deleting Files

To permanently delete a file or folder from the Trash:

1. Open the Trash
2. Find the item you want to permanently delete
3. Click the permanent delete icon (trash with X) next to the item
4. Confirm the deletion when prompted

Caution

Permanently deleting a file cannot be undone. The file will be completely removed from the system and cannot be recovered. Make sure you want to permanently delete the item before confirming.

Caution

Permanently deleting a folder will also permanently delete all files and subfolders that were inside it.

Automatic Cleanup

Items in the Trash are automatically and permanently deleted after 14 days. This cleanup happens daily, so you don’t need to manually manage the Trash.

Tip

If you need to keep a file that’s in the Trash, make sure to restore it before the 14-day period expires.