Accidentally deleted an item? No worries! The Trash area acts as a safety net, allowing you to recover deleted Tasks, Projects, Categories and Recurring Tasks.
How can I access the Trash (web/desktop)?
On the web or desktop app, the Trash is located within your account settings.
Click on the menu button
☰at the bottom left (in the Skinny Sidebar).Select Account.
In the dialog that appears, look for the Trash & Delete section.
Click the Open Trash button.
Hint: If you find yourself needing the Trash often, you can create a shortcut to save yourself a few clicks!
To add a Trash button directly to your Sidebar or Skinny Sidebar:
Go to the strategy settings for the Sidebar you use (e.g.,
☰ → Features → Sidebar).Click the Add new item button.
Select Internal Link.
Choose Trash from the list.
Now you will have a direct link to the Trash right in your sidebar.
How can I access the Trash (mobile)?
On mobile, first tap the ☰ at the top-left of your screen to open the sidebar. Then tap Account / Settings at the top of the sidebar, and finally Trash.
How can I delete/recover items in the Trash?
On web/desktop, hover over an item with your mouse. Two buttons will appear - one to restore, and another to permanently delete. Be careful what you click as these actions cannot be undone! On mobile, tap an item to be prompted whether you wish to permanently delete an item or recover it.
How long will deleted items remain in the Trash?
Items will remain in the trash until you delete or recover them. There's also an "Empty Trash" button for your convenience. Having many items in your Trash shouldn't affect Marvin's performance (unless you have many thousands of items there), nor does it have any effect on your sync performance.
Can I access the Trash from all of my synced devices?
Items in your trash are not synced among your devices. That means that you must recover items on the device where they were deleted. This also means you should be careful when you clear your browser's cache or uninstall the app.
Are items in the Trash backed up with Marvin's Backup/Restore functionality?
No, Trash items are not currently backed up.