What happens when you delete files in the cloud

Support

Hello,

Select a different account.

You have multiple accounts

Choose the account you want to sign in with.

Applies To

OneDrive for Business Office for business OneDrive (work or school) Microsoft Office OneDrive (home or personal) OneDrive for Mac OneDrive for Windows

Your browser does not support video. Install Microsoft Silverlight, Adobe Flash Player, or Internet Explorer 9.

When you delete a file or folder on OneDrive with one device, you won't be able to find it on your other devices. All deleted files go into the Recycle bin, where you have a chance to restore it.

Select the file or files you want to delete.
Select Delete. The files move to the Recycle bin.

Note: If you're signed into OneDrive with Microsoft business account, items in the recycle bin are automatically deleted 93 days after they're put there. If your recycle bin is full, the oldest items will be automatically deleted after three days.