# \#trashbin

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## [Recover deleted files](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/recover-deleted-files/231688)

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**Author:** [@nobles](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/nobles)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 3:05pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/recover-deleted-files/231688 "2025-09-08T15:05:10Z")

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Hi. I’m a freelancer who has access to nextcloud files through a website. I accidentally deleted some files and am not sure how to recover. Is there an easy and fast way to recover the files? I have no admin access only …

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## [Mass Deletion from Groupfolder – 30,000 files in trash, OC\\User\\NoUserException, Trash Restore Path Missing](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/mass-deletion-from-groupfolder-30-000-files-in-trash-oc-user-nouserexception-trash-restore-path-missing/227519)

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**Author:** [@MasselK](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/MasselK)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 3:09pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/mass-deletion-from-groupfolder-30-000-files-in-trash-oc-user-nouserexception-trash-restore-path-missing/227519 "2025-06-25T15:09:35Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m experiencing a critical issue with our self-hosted Nextcloud installation and would appreciate any input or confirmation before proceeding further. Situation Recently, a Groupfolder (ID 2) suddenly h…

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## [Turn off automatic leaching](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/turn-off-automatic-leaching/222523)

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**Author:** [@lucasperegrino](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/lucasperegrino)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 8:29am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/turn-off-automatic-leaching/222523 "2025-06-22T08:29:26Z")

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Good morning everyone, I have a problem here. I can’t delete files from the recycle bin. There is a bug in the system. The files stored in the main folder count the usage space, but the files in the recycle bin do not ta…

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## [Trashbin Dupes for shared files](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/trashbin-dupes-for-shared-files/219911)

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**Author:** [@PhilipNeander](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/PhilipNeander)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 7:43am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/trashbin-dupes-for-shared-files/219911 "2025-03-17T07:43:31Z")

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Hello everyone, my company is using nextcloud as a main filesystem. I noticed something that might be a problem for us. There is a official dokumentation from nextcloud about deleted files. LINK And if i understand …

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## [Nextcloud Snap: trashbin\_retention\_obligation doesn't work/apply](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-snap-trashbin-retention-obligation-doesnt-work-apply/212547)

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**Author:** [@SiKr](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/SiKr)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-snap-trashbin-retention-obligation-doesnt-work-apply/212547 "2024-12-14T16:34:51Z")

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I’ve Nextcloud running as Snap package on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. While setting up backup I found that there are lots of deleted files and folders older than 1 year which I don’t want to retain and don’t want to backup. So I r…

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## [Trashbin/versions errors](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/trashbin-versions-errors/136138)

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**Author:** [@Marco\_1](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Marco_1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 1:48am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/trashbin-versions-errors/136138 "2024-10-11T01:48:53Z")

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Nextcloud version (eg, 20.0.5): 23.0.3 Operating system and version (eg, Ubuntu 20.04): Ubuntu 18.04 Apache or nginx version (eg, Apache 2.4.25): Apache PHP version (eg, 7.4): 7.4 The issue you are facing: Is this …

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## [Deleted files and folders from group folders not in Trash](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/deleted-files-and-folders-from-group-folders-not-in-trash/182138)

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**Author:** [@paulek666](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/paulek666)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/deleted-files-and-folders-from-group-folders-not-in-trash/182138 "2024-09-26T13:13:32Z")

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Hi community, sorry to keep my bug description short, but I am using a hosted NC (version 27.1.6) so I have no access to details, but: Files and folder which are in group folders are being deleted immediately and don’t…

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## [Deleted files don't go into the trashbin, they just disappear](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/deleted-files-dont-go-into-the-trashbin-they-just-disappear/127628)

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**Author:** [@lucab](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/lucab)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 10:10am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/deleted-files-dont-go-into-the-trashbin-they-just-disappear/127628 "2024-07-04T10:10:33Z")

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Support introSorry to hear you’re facing problems :slightly\_frowning\_face: help.nextcloud.com is for home/non-enterprise users. If you’re running a business, paid support can be accessed via portal.nextcloud.com where …

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## [Dateien wurden manuell gelöscht, nun funktioniert der Papierkorb nicht mehr](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/dateien-wurden-manuell-geloscht-nun-funktioniert-der-papierkorb-nicht-mehr/179122)

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**Author:** [@Nachtaktiv](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Nachtaktiv)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 8:40am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/dateien-wurden-manuell-geloscht-nun-funktioniert-der-papierkorb-nicht-mehr/179122 "2024-01-19T08:40:52Z")

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Hallo zusammen, ich benutze Nextcloud mit Groupfolders. Vor einiger Zeit hat mein Internetprovider mich darauf aufmerksam gemacht, dass mein Speicherkontingent überschritten ist, worauf ich laienhaft Platz geschaffen ha…

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## [Papierkorb wird nicht automatisch geleert](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/papierkorb-wird-nicht-automatisch-geleert/177955)

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**Author:** [@xep22](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/xep22)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 7:20pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/papierkorb-wird-nicht-automatisch-geleert/177955 "2024-01-01T19:20:15Z")

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Nextcloud version (eg, 20.0.5): 27.1.4 Operating system and version (eg, Ubuntu 20.04): Debian 12 Apache or nginx version (eg, Apache 2.4.25): 2.4.57 PHP version (eg, 7.4): 8.2 The issue you are facing: Ich habe wi…

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## [Files sorting issue in Deleted Files?](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/files-sorting-issue-in-deleted-files/170327)

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**Author:** [@Amator\_Phasma](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Amator_Phasma)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 7:13pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/files-sorting-issue-in-deleted-files/170327 "2023-10-12T19:13:18Z")

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Hello, Can someone confirm that sorting in the Files app: “Deleted files” behaves a bit strangely? Here’s a GIF where I’ve sorted by “Deleted”: This only happens in this specific part of the Files app: “Deleted files…

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## [Permissions to view the trash](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/permissions-to-view-the-trash/171042)

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**Author:** [@Torin](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Torin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 12:17pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/permissions-to-view-the-trash/171042 "2023-09-27T12:17:27Z")

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I would like to limit the possibility of permanently deleting files from the trash. For example, only for users in the admin group. Or prohibit other users from viewing the trash at all. How to do it? Torin

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## [How do DISABLE: trashbin delete permanently / empty trash bin folder](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-do-disable-trashbin-delete-permanently-empty-trash-bin-folder/166929)

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**Author:** [@Marcelompc](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Marcelompc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-do-disable-trashbin-delete-permanently-empty-trash-bin-folder/166929 "2023-08-01T22:27:39Z")

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I have a request but I am not able to put it into practice. How to disable the “remove permanently” option in the “deleted files” folder? :slightly\_frowning\_face: The purpose is to prevent a user from permanently remov…

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## [Quota won't empty after deleting files](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/quota-wont-empty-after-deleting-files/165971)

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**Author:** [@Atlas780](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Atlas780)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 11:52am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/quota-wont-empty-after-deleting-files/165971 "2023-07-11T11:52:56Z")

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Hello all, I run a nextcloud system for people in our company. We have a Quota of 5GB for each user as default. Now one user reported that his directory is shown as full, but he deleted all files. I of course checkd, t…

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## [Internal Server Error: Headers already sent, cannot change session name](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/internal-server-error-headers-already-sent-cannot-change-session-name/138652)

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**Author:** [@holi](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/holi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 8:44am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/internal-server-error-headers-already-sent-cannot-change-session-name/138652 "2023-05-28T08:44:09Z")

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Hello kind stranger! I appreciate any help to get my cloud running again! My nextcloud instance is not reachable and I am stuck with an Internal Server Error that will show when I request webpages with the browser. For …

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## [Access Trashbin via Webdav PPROFIND](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/access-trashbin-via-webdav-pprofind/161628)

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**Author:** [@jmbm](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/jmbm)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/access-trashbin-via-webdav-pprofind/161628 "2023-05-10T20:59:23Z")

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Hi. I would like to access the Nextcloud trashbin via PROFIND. I know how to access the webdav server but didnt manage to access the Trashbin. So far the nextcloud documentation got me here… curl -x PROFIND https://my…

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## [Change showed file name in trashbin to full path](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/change-showed-file-name-in-trashbin-to-full-path/150196)

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**Author:** [@zwotzie](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/zwotzie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 7:43pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/change-showed-file-name-in-trashbin-to-full-path/150196 "2022-12-05T19:43:40Z")

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I have a bigger NC 25.0.1 installation (about 100k files, 1000th of directories) and it is really annoying when try to look into trashbin. There it shows only the filename and you do not know where the file was originate…

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## [Space is not freed immediately](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/space-is-not-freed-immediately/142474)

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**Author:** [@one\_player](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/one_player)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/space-is-not-freed-immediately/142474 "2022-07-20T18:51:16Z")

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Nextcloud version (eg, 20.0.5): 24.0.2 Operating system and version (eg, Ubuntu 20.04): CentOS Linux 7.9.2009 Apache or nginx version (eg, Apache 2.4.25): apache 2.4.6 PHP version (eg, 7.4): 7.4.29 The issue you are…

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## [Restoring many files from trashbin](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/restoring-many-files-from-trashbin/141819)

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**Author:** [@aghatroy](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/aghatroy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 7:30am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/restoring-many-files-from-trashbin/141819 "2022-07-12T07:30:10Z")

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Nextcloud version (eg, 20.0.5): NextcloudPi 20.0.9 Operating system and version (eg, Ubuntu 20.04): Raspbian GNU/Linux 10 Apache or nginx version (eg, Apache 2.4.25): Apache/2.4.38 PHP version (eg, 7.4): PHP 7.3.31 A…

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## [Papierkorb wird nicht richtig genutzt](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/papierkorb-wird-nicht-richtig-genutzt/141459)

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**Author:** [@BennyOtt](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/BennyOtt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 10:17am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/papierkorb-wird-nicht-richtig-genutzt/141459 "2022-06-29T10:17:34Z")

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Ich hab aktuell das Problem, dass entsprechend der Papierkorb nicht richtig funktioniert oder so funktioniert, wie ich es gerne hätte. Eigentlich sollte es ja so sein, dass wenn eine Datei oder Ordner gelöscht wird, die…

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## [Mail and Push notifications 30 days after deleting from calendar](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/mail-and-push-notifications-30-days-after-deleting-from-calendar/132273)

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**Author:** [@mavilu](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/mavilu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 6:49pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/mail-and-push-notifications-30-days-after-deleting-from-calendar/132273 "2022-01-30T18:49:32Z")

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Hi all, I’m experiencing some weird behavior with push-notifications for calendar items which have been removed. Exact 30 days after removing I am (again) receiving a notification of removal. I’m guessing this happens b…

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## [Files just deleted?! / Dateien einfach gelöscht?!](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/files-just-deleted-dateien-einfach-geloscht/132064)

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**Author:** [@FoxXxHater](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/FoxXxHater)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 7:35am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/files-just-deleted-dateien-einfach-geloscht/132064 "2022-01-27T07:35:04Z")

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Hello/Hallo Community, ENG once again I have a kind of “problem”. Or a question for you … Yesterday happened to me that suddenly something more than 10 gig of data was missing… without that I have actively deleted any…

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## [How to delete all files files in trash older than](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-delete-all-files-files-in-trash-older-than/129339)

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**Author:** [@espenbo](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/espenbo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-delete-all-files-files-in-trash-older-than/129339 "2021-12-16T19:48:31Z")

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Nextcloud version (eg, 20.0.5): 20.0.14.2 Operating system and version (eg, Ubuntu 20.04): Debian 10.9 PHP version (eg, 7.4): php 7.3 The issue you are facing: How can I delete all files files in trash older than eks…

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## [Restore all files that were deleted today](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/restore-all-files-that-were-deleted-today/126690)

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**Author:** [@tobi1](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/tobi1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 10:35am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/restore-all-files-that-were-deleted-today/126690 "2021-11-06T10:35:31Z")

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I’m stupid. Nextcloud version (eg, 20.0.5): 17.0.10 Operating system and version (eg, Ubuntu 20.04): Ubuntu 18.04.5 Unfortunately on a Host where I don’t have sudo access. Apache or nginx version (eg, Apache 2.4.25): …
