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How to recover files permanently deleted from Google Drive
How to recover files that have been ‘permanently deleted’ from Google Drive
Recovering ‘permanently deleted’ data from the trash on cloud platforms like Google Drive differs from traditional recovery methods on computers, as conventional tools cannot be applied. However, there are still ways to retrieve deleted files from Google Drive.
Guide to recovering files deleted from the Google Drive trash
Step 1: Log in to Google Drive
- Access your Google Drive at drive.google.com.
- To check files in the trash, go to the Trash section in Google Drive.
Note: Google Drive will automatically permanently delete files that have been in the trash for more than 30 days.
Step 2: Submit a Recovery Request to Google
- Visit Google’s support page at support.google.com.
- Change the support page language to your preferred language if needed..
Step 3: Locate the File Recovery Feature
- In the search bar, type ‘recovery file’ and select ‘Read more’ to view detailed information about the recovery process.
Step 4: Submit a File Recovery Request
- Scroll down and select Request file recovery.
- Fill in the necessary information in the form (Google will automatically fill in your first and last name based on your account information).
- Submit the request, then check your Gmail for a confirmation email from Google.
Recovery Time: Google will process the recovery and send a notification within approximately 48 hours. However, in most cases, this process typically takes only a few hours.
Important note
- Only files uploaded to Google Drive can be recovered; this does not apply to Gmail or Google Photos.
- While waiting, avoid deleting any additional files from the trash to prevent affecting the recovery process.
Conclusion
Hopefully, with the steps above, you can quickly recover files that were ‘permanently deleted’ from Google Drive. Although this method does not guarantee 100% success, it is the only available option to retrieve deleted data. Good luck!
