Cloud storage services have multiple advantages, as well as some disadvantages, but in general the positive aspects win out and that is why they are so widely used. One of the big reasons is the data security, infrastructure investment is high and losing data due to hardware failure is unlikely. But, what happens if you are the one who deletes them? we show you how to get them back of the main clouds.
How to recover deleted files from the cloud
If you use online storage services such as Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive and similar, surely among many of the reasons in favor is the always have access to your data and as a backup. And it is that, in terms of security, even if it is the only copy of the file, it is more reliable to have it in the cloud than locally. Be careful, we know that this is not always the case, but for most users we would dare to say yes.
Google, Apple, Microsoft, etc., perform their own regular backups and maintenance to ensure that data stored in their cloud is not lost. The only problem or the biggest cause of data loss is once again the user himself. Sometimes, due to details such as iCloud synchronization with the macOS desktop, the native apps of Google Drive, Dropbox, etc., they generate some confusion. For this reason, there are users who delete data thinking that it will be in the cloud. Then they go there and…surprise, they're not there.
Ok, don't worry, even deleting them consciously there is still an option to recover them. Depending on each service, the method may be different and the times may vary, but normally, most clouds keep the deleted files for thirty days until they make the final deletion.
When you delete a file from the cloud, it goes to the virtual trash that the service itself offers to each user. In this way, the data will remain for a number of days and it will be the time you have to recover it. Now, we show you the steps for four of the main services.
How to recover deleted files in iCloud
if you have deleted iCloud files and you want to recover them, the steps to follow are the following:
- Go to the iCloud.com website -> Settings.
- Now click on Restore Files.
- A window will appear with the recoverable files.
- Select the file or files and click OK.
- In a few minutes they will appear in iCloud.
As you can see, it is very simple. One last note, if the app is compatible, deleted data may appear in Recently Deleted within iCloud Drive or your device running iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra or higher.
How to recover deleted files from OneDrive
In OneDrive, deleted files remain in the trash for thirty days before being permanently deleted. If it is a professional or educational account, the period is 93 days unless the administrator has made a change. If this is your case, to recover them, log in to OneDrive and follow the steps below:
- Sign in to OneDrive.
- Access Recycle Bin.
- Select the files and hit restore.
It is that easy to recover data from OneDirve as well.
How to recover deleted files from Google Drive
These are the steps to recover deleted files from google drive:
- Sign in to Google Drive.
- Go to recycle bin.
- Select the files and click to recover from the trash.
How to recover files from Dropbox
To finish, so you can recover the Dropbox deleted files:
- Access Dropbox.com.
- Click Files and then Deleted Files.
- Select the files and click Restore.
Remember, Dropbox available for 30 days. If you want to have a higher margin, up to 120 days, you should make the leap to Dropbox Professional.
Make backup copies
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As you can see, the cloud has important advantages and the security it offers when it comes to keeping your files or recovering them, even when they have been deleted by mistake, is appreciated. However, we will always recommend making backup copies. Something that we already explained to you as the optimal way to carry it out.