UW-Madison Google Workspace - File Recovery

This document provides guidance on what to do if you need to restore or regain access to a Google file. File recovery requests are only available for current and eligible UW-Madison faculty, staff, and students. Former affiliates are not eligible for file recovery.

Please note: Folders are not recoverable and file recovery is not guaranteed.



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Doc ID:
141301
Owned by:
UW-Madison Google Workspace in UW Google Apps
Created:
2024-08-20
Updated:
2025-05-29
Sites:
DoIT Help Desk, Google Apps