diff --git a/guides/unraid/pages/recycle-bin.md b/guides/unraid/pages/recycle-bin.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b69d6c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/guides/unraid/pages/recycle-bin.md @@ -0,0 +1,41 @@ +--- +title: Save deleted files to the Recycle Bin +description: A simple guide on how to save and restore deleted files via smb/samba +published: true +date: 2023-06-27T07:54:18.672Z +tags: linux, server, unraid, backup +editor: markdown +dateCreated: 2023-06-27T07:54:18.672Z +--- + +# Save deleted files to the Recycle Bin + +This guide will show you how to save deleted files to the Recycle Bin on Unraid. _Tested on Unraid 6.12.1_ + +## Get Started + +- Begin by installing the [Recycle Bin plugin](https://forums.unraid.net/topic/41044-recycle-bin-vfs-recycle-for-smb-shares/). +- We now need to enable the plugin. Go to `Settings > User Utilities > Recycle Bin`. +- Now we can configure the plugin. I have used the following settings: + +```bash +Enable Recycle Bin > Yes +Hide Recycle Bin Folder > No +Update Recycle Bin Size in Background > Yes +Enable on Unassigned Devices? > No +Recycle Bin parameters > %m/%S +Recycle Bin permission > Default +Excluded Files > Empty +Excluded Directories > This is where you can exclude directories from the Recycle Bin. For example: /mnt/user/Storage/Backups/ +Excluded Shares > You can put any share name that you want to exclude. Example: Plex-Media,Backups +Age Days > 7 (This is how long the files will stay in the Recycle Bin before being deleted) +Remove Aged Files on Schedule? > Weekly +Remove Aged Files Notification? > Yes +Log Deleted Files? > No +``` + +- Click `Apply` to save the settings. + +## Finished + +The Recycle Bin is now enabled and ready to use. You can test it by deleting a file from a share and then checking the Recycle Bin folder.