I see that when a file is deleted, it is removed from the asset list, but it still exists and can be used. Is there a deletion cycle after some time, or do uploaded files remain forever?
Hi there!
Deleting files from the Assets panel is just the first step in completely removing files from your site and our CDN. For a complete removal, follow these steps:
- Create a comprehensive list of URLs for all assets you want to remove
- Remove every instance where these assets are used in your site (including pages, symbols, and components)
- Delete the assets from the Assets panel
Once completed, the CDN will gradually update, and the file URLs will return 404 errors. This process helps search engines recognize that the content has been removed and they will eventually un-index these files from their search results.
Hopefully this helps! If you still need assistance, please reply here so somebody from the community can help.
Following question is: If I share that component with someone else, and those images are included, will those instances be deleted, or do you handle it differently in this case?