Set file retention

You can set retention on files to remove any unwanted items from the system within a certain number of days, months, or years. This helps ensure that next year's files contain only finalized items and reports.

Before you start, ensure you have the Editor role or equivalent rights.

To set file retention period:

  1. From the Cloud menu (), select Files.

  2. Select the appropriate entity from the entity drop-down.

    The Entity Selector.

  3. Select the file you want to set the retention for using the check box.
  4. Select More Actions () | Set Retention.

    Set File Retention in Menu

  5. Select the retention start date, how long to retain the file and any comments.

    Set File Retention Dialog

  6. Select OK to confirm. The file details pane is updated with the retention status information.

    File Retention Status