Server trash, restore, purge
Soft-delete storage servers; restore status; permanent purge removes DB links only - not remote/CDN blobs. Local protected.
Server trash, restore, purge
Retire a storage row without immediately wiping external bytes.
Where to find it
Admin → Servers → Trash (/admin/servers/trash)
How it works
| Action | Effect |
|---|---|
| Move to trash | Disables server; clears pending registration token; objects on disk/CDN stay |
| Restore | Returns prior status mode (if was Off → CDN often Read-only, non-CDN On) |
| Permanent delete | Two-step; type delete to confirm. Removes DB file rows, transfer jobs, health checks, and the server row - not remote/CDN blobs |
Active files on the server require acknowledging them before trash/purge can proceed.
The local server cannot be deleted, restored from trash, or purged like a disposable CDN.
Common problems
Purge left orphaned objects
Expected for external storage - transfer or delete files first; purge only cleans catalog/DB links.