To make that file easier to find in the future, drag it into a folder in 'My Drive.' More on how to find filesDid you try advanced search? If someone deleted that folder, you won't see that folder in your Drive anymore.įind files you created that are in deleted foldersįind all files that are in deleted folders If it was in a folder someone else created Contact the person who created the file and ask them to restore it or share it with you again. When someone creates a file, they can delete, rename, and restore it. When you find the file, move it to a folder in My Drive so it’s easier to find next time.

The file isn't deleted, it's automatically moved to your My Drive.

You share a folder with someone and they remove your file from the folder.

Important: Only you can delete the files you own. It's automatically moved to your My Drive.

You create a file in someone else's folder and they delete that folder.

The file still exists but is harder to find. An orphaned file might have lost all of its parent folders. If you created a file in Drive and can't find it, it may be orphaned. If the steps above didn't help, consider these special cases: If you created the file

Use the advanced search options to find your file, like 'type:spreadsheets.'.

At the top, go to the search bar and click the Down arrow.

Right-click the file you'd like to recover.

If you deleted something recently using Google Drive or the Google Drive desktop app, you might be able to restore the file yourself.

If you think that someone accessed your Google Drive without your permission, we recommend taking steps to make your account more secure. If you can’t find files in Google Drive, you can use these tips to try to recover them.

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