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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.

<Note>
  External Documentation

  To learn more, visit the [Google Drive documentation](https://developers.google.com/drive/api/reference/rest/v2/files/delete).
</Note>

## Basic Parameters

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  | Parameter | Description         |
  | --------- | ------------------- |
  | File ID   | The ID of the file. |
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## Advanced Parameters

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  | Parameter               | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
  | ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
  | Delegated User Override | Perform the action on behalf of another user, overriding the delegated user defined in the connection.<br /><br />If not specified, the delegated user is the one provided in the connection.<br /><br />Has no effect when using an OAuth connection.<br /><br />NOTE: the connection details are not edited by this input. |
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## Workflow Library Example

[Delete File with Google Drive and Send Results Via Email](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/delete-file-with-google-drive-and-send-results-via-email)

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    Preview this Workflow on desktop
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  <iframe className="iframe" src="https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/delete-file-with-google-drive-and-send-results-via-email/canvas" />
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