Recover a deleted file in Google Drive

Important:You can use this article to recover files you delete from your Google Drive account.

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Get help with a WhatsApp backup

Your WhatsApp backup is managed by WhatsApp, even when stored on Google Drive. This includes the end-to-end encryption that protects your backup.

Because of this encryption, Google cannot view, access, or restore your messages, photos, or other media from your backup file.

For any issues with your backup, such as restoring it to a new phone or recovering media, visit the WhatsApp Help Center .

Go to drive.google.com .
On the left, click Trash.
- All your deleted files are listed in “Trash.”
- To find out how long ago files were added to the “Trash,” you can sort files by their “Trashed date” date.
To restore a file:
1. Right-click the file.
2. Click Restore.

Tip:Files remain in Trash for 30 days, then they’re deleted forever.

Steps to restore a file or folder from Trash in Google Drive.