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Trash & Recovery

Recover deleted items before they're permanently removed.

Overview​

When you delete items in Compass, they're moved to the Trash rather than being permanently deleted immediately. This gives you a safety net to recover accidentally deleted items.

What Goes to Trash​

The following items can be recovered from Trash:

  • Projects
  • Tasks
  • Budgets
  • Documents
  • Contacts
  • Trips

Note: Deleted items remain in Trash for a limited time before being permanently removed.

Accessing Trash​

  1. Click your Profile icon in the top right
  2. Select Trash from the menu
  3. Or go directly to Settings → Trash

Viewing Deleted Items​

The Trash shows all deleted items you have access to, including the item name, type, who deleted it, and when.

Recovering Items​

  1. Find the item in Trash
  2. Click Restore
  3. Item is restored to its original location

What Gets Restored​

When you restore an item:

  • The item returns to its original location
  • Associated child items are restored
  • Links and relationships are preserved
  • Activity history is maintained

Permanent Deletion​

To permanently delete an item:

  1. Find the item in Trash
  2. Click Delete Permanently
  3. Confirm the action

Warning: Permanent deletion cannot be undone.

Permissions​

Access to Trash and the ability to restore or permanently delete items depends on your role and permissions.