Empty Trash

Emptying the trash refers to the process of permanently deleting files and directories that have been moved to the "Trash" or "Recycle Bin" within the File Manager.

When files are deleted, they are typically moved to the trash rather than immediately erased to provide a safety net against accidental deletions. However, to free up storage space and permanently remove unwanted files, the trash needs to be emptied.

This can be done by accessing the File Manager, navigating to the trash directory, selecting the files to be permanently deleted, and choosing the "Empty Trash" or a similar option to remove them completely from the server.

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Empty Trash in cPanel

CAUTION: Emptying the trash permanently removes any files in the trash.  They will not be recoverable.

1. Log into the cPanel
2. Navigate to the File Manager, located under Files
   
3. Click View Trash on the menu
   
4. Click Empty Trash on the menu
   
5. Click Empty Trash on the popup dialog to confirm
   

Empty Trash in CWP

CAUTION: Emptying the trash permanently removes any files in the trash.  They will not be recoverable.

1. Log into the CWP User
2. Navigate to the File Manager, located under File Management
   
    
3. Click View Trash in the bottom menu
   
    
4. Click Empty in the top menu to empty the trash
   
5. Click Delete on the popup to confirm