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title: Deleting documents
description: "In Disclosure Ready, you can delete documents individually or in bulk. Deleted documents are moved to the Recycle Bin, where they can be restored or permanently removed. ## **Deleting a single document** 1. Locate the document in your folder 2.…"
url: "https://disclosureready.legalready.ai/knowledge/deleting-documents/"
updated: "2026-08-07"
category: Document Management
---

# Deleting documents

In Disclosure Ready, you can delete documents individually or in bulk. Deleted documents are moved to the Recycle Bin, where they can be restored or permanently removed.

## **Deleting a single document**

1. Locate the document in your folder
2. Click the **X icon** on the right-hand side next to the document name

![](https://disclosureready.legalready.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-18-at-09.24.36-1024x576.png)

## **Deleting multiple documents**

1. Select the documents using the checkboxes
2. Click **Bulk Actions** and select **Delete**

![](https://disclosureready.legalready.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-18-at-09.27.00-edited-scaled.png)

## **Recycle Bin and retention period**

Deleted documents are not immediately removed from Disclosure Ready. They are temporarily stored in the Recycle Bin, located under the **Extras** section in the left-hand panel.

Documents remain in the Recycle Bin for a retention period set by your organisation administrator. The duration can be configured between 7 and 180 days. After this period, documents are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

![](https://disclosureready.legalready.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image.png)

## **Restoring deleted documents**

1. Go to **Extras** and select **Recycle Bin**
2. To restore a single document, click the **Restore icon** on the right-hand side next to the document name
3. To restore multiple documents, select them and click **Bulk Actions** → **Restore**

![](https://disclosureready.legalready.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-18-at-09.29.59-1024x576.png)

**Note**: Restored documents will return to their original location within the matter.

## **Permanently deleting documents**

To immediately and permanently remove documents from the Recycle Bin:

1. Go to **Extras** and select **Recycle Bin**
2. Select the documents
3. Click **Bulk Actions** and select **Permanently Delete**

![](https://disclosureready.legalready.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-18-at-09.30.17-1024x576.png)

**Note**: This action cannot be undone.

For further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated Support Team via [support@legalready.ai](mailto:support@legalready.ai) or +61 3 9020 4456.