Joomla: Empty the trash - how it works
Joomla has built a wastebasket for its hosted blogs and websites. In our practical tip, we reveal how you can empty it.
How to empty the trash in Joomla
- If you have the necessary permissions and are logged in on the Joomla website, select "Content" in the Admin menu and then "Posts". Now all the posts on your page are displayed.
- Above you will see the "Search tool" item next to the search input field. If you click on this field, further sub-items appear. You can get to the recycle bin by clicking on the "Recycle bin" under "Select status".
- An overview of all articles appears in the trash. Place a checkmark in front of the posts you want to permanently remove from the trash. You can mark the articles individually or all at once by ticking the box at the top.
- Then click on "Empty trash" in the top menu bar to permanently remove the articles from the trash.
Also available under Windows 10: the trash
What you can do if you have forgotten your Joomla administrator password can be found in our next guide.