Recovering Accidentally Deleted Pages in Notion: A Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Recover Accidentally Deleted Pages within the Notion Application
Accidentally deleting pages can be frustrating, especially after investing time in creating and organizing content within Notion. Fortunately, Notion makes it easy to recover deleted pages using built-in features and current best practices. This article explores different methods to recover deleted pages with updated instructions reflecting the latest Notion interface and capabilities.
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:
- Open the Notion application and navigate to the left sidebar.
- Click on the Trash option to see all deleted pages in your Workspace.
- Locate the page you want to restore and click on it.
- Once the page is open, click the three-dot menu icon at the top right.
- Select Restore from the menu to move the page back to its original location in your Workspace.
Tip: 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, which is especially useful if you accidentally deleted significant portions of content. Note that Version History restores the entire page rather than individual blocks. To revert a page using Version History:
- Open the Notion application and navigate to the specific page where content was changed or deleted.
- Click the three-dot menu icon at the top right of the page.
- Choose Version History from the dropdown menu.
- A side panel will appear, displaying a timeline of saved versions.
- Scroll through the timeline to find the version that contains the content you need.
- Click on the desired version to review it.
- Click Restore at the top right of the panel to revert the page back to that version.
Best Practice: When using Version History, make sure to review the entire content of the version to avoid losing any later intentional edits.
Method 3: Contact Notion Support for a Backup Restore
If the above methods don’t recover your content — for instance, if more than 30 days have passed or if the changes are very specific — you may need to reach out directly to Notion Support. Notion’s automated backups might help restore your deleted page. To request a support restore:
- Open the Notion application and navigate to the left sidebar.
- Click on your Workspace name at the top left.
- Select Settings & Members from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the Workspace section.
- Click on the Request a backup button.
- In the dialog that appears, explain the situation and include details such as the approximate date and time the page was deleted.
- Submit your request by clicking the Submit or Send button.
Tip: Provide as much detail as possible to help the support team locate the correct backup.
Final Thoughts
Accidentally deleting pages in Notion can be disheartening, but with built-in recovery features like Trash and Version History — along with the option to contact support — you have multiple methods for recovering your work. Acting quickly, especially within the 30-day retention window, is essential for ensuring your content can be restored. With these updated recovery methods, you can confidently manage your notes and projects in Notion without worrying about permanent data loss.