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Delete File

Permanently deletes a file owned by the user without moving it to the trash. If the file belongs to a shared drive the user must be an organizer on the parent. If the target is a folder, all descendants owned by the user are also deleted.

External Documentation

To learn more, visit the Google Drive documentation.

Basic Parameters

ParameterDescription
File IDThe ID of the file.

Advanced Parameters

ParameterDescription
Delegated User OverridePerform the action on behalf of another user, overriding the delegated user defined in the connection.If not specified, the delegated user is the one provided in the connection.Has no effect when using an OAuth connection.NOTE: the connection details are not edited by this input.

Workflow Library Example

Delete File with Google Drive and Send Results Via Email

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