When a user deletes a page from a Confluence space, the page is not permanently removed. Instead, Confluence places the deleted page into the 'Trash'. The page will remain in 'Trash' until a space administrator purges the page.

Purging deleted pages permanently clears them from 'Trash'.

You need to be a space administrator to purge deleted pages for a space.

To purge deleted pages:

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2. Click Trash in the left-hand navigation panel. A list of deleted pages and blog posts for the space is displayed.
3. Click the Purge link beside a page or else click Purge All to permanently clear all deleted pages and news items.

When the trash is purged, all attachments on purged pages are pemanently removed as well.

Related Topics

Deleting a Page
Restoring a Deleted Page

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