Using Trash & Recovering Files

When you delete a file in Onlinedrive, it goes to Trash first, giving you a chance to recover it before it's permanently removed.

Deleting a File

1. Right-click the file or folder
2. Select Move to Trash
3. The item is moved to Trash but not permanently deleted

Viewing Trash

Open Files in the sidebar and click the Trash tab to see all deleted files.

Recovering a File

1. Open the Trash tab in Files
2. Find the file you want to recover
3. Right-click and select Restore
4. The file is restored to its original location

Permanently Deleting a File

1. Go to Trash
2. Right-click the file
3. Select Delete Permanently
4. Confirm the deletion

Warning: Permanently deleted files cannot be recovered. The storage space is freed up immediately.

Emptying Trash

To permanently delete all items in Trash at once:

1. Go to Trash
2. Click Delete All Permanently
3. Confirm the action

This permanently deletes everything in Trash and frees up the associated storage space.

Important Notes

• Files in Trash still count toward your storage quota
• To free up space, you must permanently delete or empty Trash
• In shared workspaces, owners, admins and editors can delete any file
• Contributors can only delete their own files