Emptying the trash in cPanel refers to the process of permanently deleting files and directories that have been moved to the "Trash" or "Recycle Bin" within the cPanel File Manager.
When files are deleted, they are typically moved to the trash rather than immediately erased to provide a safety net against accidental deletions. However, to free up storage space and permanently remove unwanted files, the trash needs to be emptied.
This can be done by accessing the File Manager in cPanel, navigating to the trash directory, selecting the files to be permanently deleted, and choosing the "Empty Trash" or a similar option to remove them completely from the server.
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CAUTION: Emptying the trash permanently removes any files in the trash. They will not be recoverable.
- Log into the cPanel
- Navigate to the File Manager, located under Files
- Click View Trash on the menu
- Click Empty Trash on the menu
- Click Empty Trash on the popup dialog to confirm