Smart Drive uses a soft-delete system — deleted files go to trash and can be recovered.

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Who can delete: Owner, Admin, and Editor roles can delete both files and folders directly from Smart Drive. The delete button now appears on every asset and folder card for these roles (previously it did not show up).

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Deleting a file or folder

1. In the Asset Library, find the file or folder you want to delete.
2. Click the trash icon on the asset or folder card (or open the asset and click Delete).
3. The item moves to the Trash folder.

The item is not permanently removed — it's marked with a deleted_at timestamp and hidden from the main library.

Recovering an asset

1. Go to the Trash section in the Asset Library.
2. Find the file you want to restore.
3. Click Restore.
4. The file reappears in its original location.

Permanent deletion

Workspace admins can permanently delete files from the trash. This removes the file from storage and cannot be undone.

Important notes

• Deleted assets are hidden from the editor and rundown asset pickers.
• If a graphic references a deleted asset, the image/video will appear broken until restored.
• Permanent deletion frees up storage space; soft deletion does not.