---
type: concept
title: Nextcloud Data Recovery
tags: [nextcloud, backup, data-recovery]
related: [nextcloud, onlyoffice]
created: 2026-07-01
updated: 2026-07-01
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_webdienste_nextcloud_bedienung_wiederherstellung.md"]
---

# Nextcloud Data Recovery

Nextcloud provides two primary mechanisms for recovering data: the restoration of deleted objects and the recovery of previous file versions.

## Restoration of Deleted Objects
Deleted files and folders are moved to the **Deleted Files** section. 

- **Recovery Process**: Users can identify the original folder by hovering over the filename and restore the object by clicking "Restore."
- **Retention Policy**: Objects are retained for a maximum of **7 days**.
- **Quota Management**: 
    - The trash bin capacity is limited to **50% of the user's total quota**.
    - Storage used by the trash bin **does not count** toward the user's active quota.
    - If the 50% limit is exceeded, the system automatically purges the oldest files.

## Version Recovery
Users can revert to older versions of a document to correct errors or recover lost changes.

### Nextcloud Versioning
General versioning is available for most files:
1. Open the **3-dot menu** next to the file.
2. Select **Details**.
3. Navigate to the **Versions** tab to view and restore saved copies.

### OnlyOffice Versioning
For specific supported file types, version history can be accessed directly within the editor:
- Navigate to **File** $\rightarrow$ **Version History**.

Note: OnlyOffice version history is restricted to a limited number of file types compared to the general Nextcloud versioning system.