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U of I Box, Recover Deleted Files
Is it possible to recover files after they have been deleted?
Deleted items are stored in the Trash folder for 30 days before being deleted permanently.
To access the Trash:
- Log in to https://box.illinois.edu
- Click Trash in the left sidebar.
- Select Items I Deleted to view items you deleted in your own or a collaborator's folder. Select Items I Own to see deleted items which you own and have been deleted by collaborators.
See Box Support: Trash for more details.
If you need additional assistance, please contact the Help Desk at (217) 244-7000 or consult@illinois.edu. If you know file names and the approximate date and time of deletion, please include this information.