> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.scriptation.com/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# I got a file removed or renamed notification. Do I tap Restore or Delete?

If Scriptation asks "**Restore**" or "**Delete**" when you open a cloud file, the file was renamed, moved, or deleted outside of Scriptation. The safest option is almost always **Restore** — it preserves your local copy.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/imgad86ced34e29-1_b0yzkz.jpeg =350x182)

This message appears when the file you're opening was **renamed**, **relocated**, **moved** to a sub-folder, or **deleted** from your [cloud folder](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-sync-files-across-devices-with-cloud-storage-rj94v/) — outside of Scriptation, on your current device.

The purpose of the message is to alert you that Scriptation's locally-saved copy doesn't match what's now in the cloud, so you can protect your work.

### Which option should I select?

| ✅ TIP: The safest option is **Restore**.

* **Restore** — Scriptation creates a new file in your cloud folder using the exact version that was last saved locally. Your work is preserved.
* **Delete** — Permanently deletes the local copy. Only choose this if you're certain a more current version of the file exists somewhere else.

After choosing either option, manually refresh your cloud folders by **dragging your finger down** in the File Browser. This forces a manual sync and shows the **Loading Content** message.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/img7582f05d4bda-1_13qi3uk.jpeg =700x377)

|| 📝 NOTE: Seeing this pop-up over and over for the same file? See [How to stop the Restore/Delete Pop-up from reappearing](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-stop-the-restoredelete-pop-up-from-reappearing-11ii8ph/) for the fix.

# What's Next

[How to stop the Restore/Delete Pop-up from reappearing](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-stop-the-restoredelete-pop-up-from-reappearing-11ii8ph/)
[File was modified message? Do I tap Cancel or Reload?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/file-was-modified-message-do-i-tap-cancel-or-reload-xh9erm/)
[How do I manually push a file to my cloud?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-manually-push-a-file-to-my-cloud-vfaju1/)