# How to Delete a File or Folder?

When a file is no longer needed or you accidentally uploaded the wrong document, this instruction will help you quickly remove it from the system.

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## When It Will Be Useful
- You uploaded a file with an error and need to delete it.
- A document is outdated and no longer relevant.
- You want to remove test files after checking the system.

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## What's Important to Know
- **Deletion** — this is a permanent operation, the file cannot be recovered.
- **Confirmation** — the system will ask if you are sure you want to delete the file.
- **Folders** — when deleting a folder, all files inside it are deleted.

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## Before You Start
- [x] You are logged into ConnectiveOne
- [x] You have access to the FileManager module
- [x] You know which file needs to be deleted

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## How to Do It

1. **Open the FileManager module** — click `Apps` in the main menu, then `FileManager`.
2. **Find the file** — in the file list, find the one you need to delete.
3. **Click the "Delete" button** — the button with a trash icon is located in the file card.
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4. **Confirm deletion** — in the window that appeared, click "Yes" or "Delete".
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## What Happens After
The file is permanently removed from the system and will no longer be available to anyone.

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## How to Verify Everything Worked
- The file no longer appears in the file list
- The system shows a success message
- The file cannot be found when searching

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## See Also
- [How to view the file list](/en/filemanager/how-to/view-files.md)
- [How to upload a new file](/en/filemanager/how-to/upload-file.md)