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Coolbean123
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Can I recover permanently deleted files?

Accidentally selected the option to permanently delete photos. Is there anything I can do to get them back

Restore
  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    2 years ago

    Hi Coolbean123, thanks for messaging the Community.

     

    Unfortunately, if the images were permanently deleted from the site, then it wouldn't be possible to recover them.

     

    I'm sorry I can't be more helpful on this matter.

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    2 years ago

    Hi Coolbean123, thanks for messaging the Community.

     

    Unfortunately, if the images were permanently deleted from the site, then it wouldn't be possible to recover them.

     

    I'm sorry I can't be more helpful on this matter.

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