---
title: "Accessing Previous File Versions"
slug: "accessing-previous-file-versions-5-1-1"
tags: ["7.11", "Edge Filer", "Gateway", "Filer"]
updated: 2026-06-03T05:43:04Z
published: 2026-06-03T05:43:04Z
canonical: "kb.ctera.com/accessing-previous-file-versions-5-1-1"
---

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# Accessing Previous File Versions

Restore a previous version either from:

- Within Windows Explorer: Right-click the file and choose **Properties** from the pop-up menu and in the **Properties** window that is displayed, click the **Previous Versions** tab. Select the version to restore and click **Restore**.
- The portal as described in:
  - Portal version 8.1: [Managing Previous Versions of Folders and Files](/v1/docs/managing-previous-versions-of-folders-and-files-5)
  - Portal version 8.2: [Viewing or Restoring Previous Versions](/v1/docs/viewing-or-restoring-previous-versions)
  - Portal version 8.3: [Viewing or Restoring Previous Versions](/v1/docs/viewing-or-restoring-previous-versions-1)
  - Portal version 8.4: [Viewing or Restoring Previous Versions](/v1/docs/viewing-or-restoring-previous-versions-1-1)

CTERA recommends restoring a previous version from Windows Explorer whenever possible. The **Actions > Versions** option in the edge filer **Files** view should **not** be used.