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# Recycle Bin

The **Recycle Bin** provides a safety net for deleted items by temporarily storing them for **30 days** before they are permanently removed. Instead of being deleted immediately, **test cases** and **action items** are moved to the Recycle Bin, allowing administrators to restore them whenever required within the retention period.

This feature helps prevent accidental data loss and ensures important work can be recovered if deleted unintentionally.

**Key Benefits**

* Prevents accidental loss of test cases and action items.
* Enables quick recovery of deleted work.
* Gives administrators centralized control over data restoration.
* Reduces the risk of permanent data loss through accidental deletion.

#### Accessing and Restoring Deleted Items

* Click your **Profile (Name)** icon in the top-right corner of the application.
* Select **Recycle Bin** from the dropdown menu.

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* The Recycle Bin displays all deleted **Test Cases** and **Action Items** that are available for recovery.

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* Locate the deleted item you want to restore.
* Click **Restore**.

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* The selected item is restored to its original location and becomes available for use again.

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**Important:** Although users with the appropriate permissions can delete test cases and action items, **only Project Administrators** can access the Recycle Bin and restore deleted items.
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