2023-06-27 15:02:45 +01:00
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
2023-06-27 15:09:38 +01:00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
## Extra
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This wont work for files deleted via the cli or the Unraid webui. This will only work for files deleted over smb/samba.
|
