How to Recover Accidentally Deleted Pages within the Notion Application

Accidentally deleting pages can be frustrating, especially if you've spent a lot of time creating and organizing content within Notion. Fortunately, Notion makes it easy to recover deleted pages, so your valuable information isn’t lost forever. This article explores different methods to recover deleted pages using current Notion features and best practices.

Method 1: Utilize the Trash Feature

Notion includes a Trash feature that temporarily holds deleted pages. By default, pages remain in the Trash for 30 days before being permanently removed. To recover a deleted page using the Trash:

1. Open the Notion application and navigate to the left sidebar.
2. Click on the Trash option to see all deleted pages in your Workspace.
3. Locate the page you want to restore and click on it.
4. Once the page is open, click the three-dot menu icon at the top right.
5. Select Restore from the menu to move the page back to its original location in your Workspace.

Use the Trash feature as soon as possible to ensure the page is recovered within the 30-day retention period.

Method 2: Recover Using Version History

Notion’s Version History allows you to revert a page to an earlier state if you accidentally delete content from it. This is particularly useful for undoing changes or recovering lost information on a specific page. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Notion application and go to the page where content was deleted.
2. Click the three-dot menu icon at the top right of the page.
3. Choose Version History from the dropdown menu.
4. A side panel will appear, showing a timeline of saved versions.
5. Scroll through the timeline to find the version with the content you want to recover.
6. Click the desired version to review it.
7. Click Restore at the top right of the panel to revert the page to that version.

Please note that Version History restores the entire page rather than individual blocks, so use this option when you need to recover larger amounts of content.

Method 3: Contact Notion Support for a Backup Restore

If the above methods don’t work or if more time has passed, Notion’s automated backups might help recover your deleted page. Current best practices suggest reaching out to Notion Support to see if they can restore a previous backup of your Workspace. To request a backup restore:

1. Open the Notion application and navigate to the left sidebar.
2. Click on your Workspace name at the top left.
3. Select Settings & Members from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll to the Workspace section.
5. Click on the Request a backup button.
6. In the dialog that appears, explain the situation and include details such as the date and time the page was deleted.
7. Submit your request by clicking the Submit or Send button.

The Notion Support team will review your request and, if possible, restore your Workspace to include the deleted page.

Final Thoughts

Accidentally deleting pages in Notion can be disheartening, but with built-in recovery features like Trash and Version History—along with the ability to reach out to support—you have multiple options for recovery. Acting quickly within the 30-day retention window is key to ensuring your content can be restored. With these methods at your disposal, you can confidently organize your notes and projects in Notion without worrying about permanent data loss.