> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nexalytica.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Recover Deleted Resources from the Nexalytica Trash

> Restore accidentally deleted dashboards, files, and other resources from Trash within the 3-day recovery window before permanent removal.

Deleting a resource in Nexalytica does not immediately destroy it. Instead, the item moves to the Trash, where it remains recoverable for **three days**. During that window you can restore it to its original location with all its sharing settings and ownership intact. After three days the item is permanently and automatically removed — with no way for anyone, including admins, to recover it. If you need to remove something sooner, you can also choose to delete it forever directly from the Trash.

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## How the 3-day window works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Delete a resource">
    Delete any dashboard, data source, data store, vector store, file, folder, or chat anywhere in the platform. The item moves to Trash immediately and disappears from its normal listing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Countdown begins">
    A countdown badge appears on the item in Trash showing how much time is left before automatic permanent removal.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restore or delete forever">
    At any point within the three-day window, restore the item to recover it or delete it forever to remove it immediately.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Automatic permanent removal">
    When the countdown reaches zero, Nexalytica permanently deletes the item automatically. No further action is required from you, and the deletion cannot be reversed.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Reading a Trash row

Each item in the Trash shows the following information:

| Column         | Description                                                                                          |
| -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Resource type  | What kind of resource it is: Dashboard, Data Source, Data Store, Vector Store, File, Folder, or Chat |
| Deleted by     | The name or email address of the person who sent the item to Trash                                   |
| Deleted at     | The date and time the item was deleted                                                               |
| Time remaining | A countdown badge showing how long until automatic permanent removal                                 |

### Countdown badges

| Badge             | Meaning                                                     |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| **3 days left**   | Item was deleted today; full window remaining               |
| **2 days left**   | One day has passed since deletion                           |
| **1 day left**    | Act today to avoid permanent loss                           |
| **Deletes today** | Final day; item will be permanently removed before midnight |

<Warning>
  When a badge reads **Deletes today**, restore the item immediately if you need it. After automatic removal, no one — including Org Admins — can recover it.
</Warning>

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## Restoring a resource

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Trash">
    Navigate to **Trash** from the sidebar or main navigation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the item">
    Locate the resource you want to recover. Use the resource type and deleted-by columns to identify it if the list is long.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Restore">
    Click **Restore** on the item's row. The item is immediately moved out of Trash and returned to its original location.
  </Step>
</Steps>

A restored item reappears in its original location with all previous sharing settings and ownership exactly as they were before deletion. It disappears from the Trash listing immediately.

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## Deleting forever

If you are certain you no longer need an item, you can permanently remove it before the three-day window expires.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Delete forever">
    Click **Delete forever** on the item's row in Trash.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the action">
    A confirmation dialog appears:

    > **Permanently delete this resource? This cannot be undone.**

    Click **Delete forever** in the dialog to confirm, or **Cancel** to return to Trash without deleting.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Permanent deletion is irreversible. Once you confirm, the resource is gone immediately and cannot be recovered by anyone, including Org Owners and Admins. Double-check that you have selected the right item before confirming.
</Warning>

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## Empty Trash

When Trash contains no items, the page displays a **Trash is empty** message with a reminder that deleted items are held for three days before being automatically and permanently removed.

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## Troubleshooting

If the Trash list fails to load, a **Retry** button appears. Click it to reload the list.

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## Permissions

| Action                                                      | Who can perform it                                                                                  |
| ----------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Restore a resource                                          | Org Owners and Admins (within their scope); members, managers, and employees for resources they own |
| Delete forever                                              | Org Owners and Admins (within their scope); members, managers, and employees for resources they own |
| Restore or permanently delete a resource they can only view | **Not permitted** — viewers cannot act on Trash items                                               |

<Note>
  Once a resource is permanently deleted — either by manual **Delete forever** or by the automatic 3-day expiry — it cannot be undone by anyone, including Org Admins and Org Owners.
</Note>