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title: "Deleting and restoring memories"
url: https://memocore.ai/memos/6a55e551fcb359b0f635da53
project: "Memocore Knowledge Base"
tags: "features"
updated_at: "2026-07-14T07:41:32.918Z"
---

# Deleting and restoring memories

Deleting a memory in Memocore is safe by design - nothing vanishes the instant you remove it.

To delete, just tell your connected AI to forget something (for example "Forget my note about the old release schedule"), or remove it from the web dashboard.

What happens when you delete a memo:
- It is hidden from search and recall straight away, so your AI stops seeing it and it no longer appears in your lists.
- It is not erased right away. A deleted memo is set aside for 45 days first, as a safety period in case you change your mind.
- If it had a public share link, that link stops working immediately.

Changed your mind:
- During those 45 days you can bring a deleted memo back. Just ask your AI to restore it (for example "Restore my note about the release schedule") - it finds the deleted memo and reactivates it, so it shows up in search and recall again.
- After 45 days the memo is erased permanently on its own and can no longer be recovered.

Deleting for good right away:
- If you are certain, you can choose to delete a memory permanently instead. This skips the 45-day safety period and cannot be undone.

Good to know:
- Deleting one memory never affects your others - only that memo is removed.
- When a memo is erased for good, its change history and any files attached to it are removed with it.
- Cleaning up your memories works even if your subscription has lapsed, so you stay in control of your own data.