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title: How to delete documents
description: "In eBrief Ready, you can delete documents individually or in bulk. Deleted documents are moved to the **Recycle Bin**, where they can be restored or permanently removed. ## Deleting a document To delete an individual document: 1. Locate the document…"
url: "https://ebriefready.legalready.ai/knowledge/how-to-delete-documents/"
updated: "2026-03-17"
category: Document Organisation
---

# How to delete documents

In eBrief Ready, you can delete documents individually or in bulk.

Deleted documents are moved to the **Recycle Bin**, where they can be restored or permanently removed.

## Deleting a document

To delete an individual document:

1. Locate the document in your folder.
2. Click the **X icon** on the right-hand side next to the document name.

The document will be moved to the **Recycle Bin**.

![](https://ebriefready.legalready.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-18-at-08.44.58-1024x576.png)

## Deleting Multiple Documents

To delete several documents at once:

1. Select the documents using the checkboxes.
2. Go to **Bulk actions**.
3. Click **Delete**.

All selected documents will be moved to the **Recycle Bin**.

![](https://ebriefready.legalready.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-18-at-08.47.39-1024x576.png)

## Recycle Bin and Retention Period

Deleted documents are not immediately removed from the system. They are temporarily stored in the **Recycle Bin**, under the Extras section.

- Documents remain in the Recycle Bin for a defined retention period.
- This retention period is set by your **organisation administrator**.
- The duration can be configured between **7 and 180 days**.

After this period has elapsed, **documents are permanently deleted from eBrief Ready and cannot be recovered**.

![](https://ebriefready.legalready.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-18-at-08.51.40-1024x576.png)

## Restoring Deleted Documents

You can restore documents that you have deleted by accessing the Recycle Bin.

To restore documents:

1. Go to **Extras**.
2. Select **Recycle Bin**.

You can then:

- **Restore a single document** by clicking the **Restore icon** on the right-hand side next to the document name.
- **Restore multiple documents** by selecting them, then choosing **Bulk actions** and clicking **Restore**.

Restored documents will return to their original location within the matter.

![](https://ebriefready.legalready.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-18-at-09.00.51-1024x576.png)

## Permanently Deleting Documents

If you want to remove documents immediately in your Recycle Bin and bypass the retention period:

- Go to **Extras**, then select **Recycle Bin**.
- Select one or more documents.
- Open **Bulk actions** and click **Permanently delete**.

This action will **permanently remove the documents and they cannot be recovered**.

![](https://ebriefready.legalready.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-18-at-09.01.28-1024x576.png)