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title: "Handling Deleted Files Defined as WORM"
slug: "handling-deleted-worm-files"
tags: ["8.3", "Portal"]
updated: 2026-06-02T09:50:15Z
published: 2026-06-02T09:50:15Z
canonical: "kb.ctera.com/handling-deleted-worm-files"
---

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# Handling Deleted Files Defined as WORM

When a file defined as WORM is deleted, it must be deleted from the Wasabi bucket in the **Buckets** page in the Wasabi console, using a lifecycle rule:

1. For the relevant bucket, click the ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-D5XSJU6T.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A31%3A33Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A31%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=hT2G0ZAhe0U76S%2BKQk8vr0o5hbuem%2FWU2TT4qoELBE0%3D) icon and select **Settings**.
2. Click the **Lifecycle** tab.  

The **Lifecycle Policy** window is displayed.
3. Click **Create New Rule**.  

The **Lifecycle Rule Settings** window is displayed.
4. Set the lifecycle rule to delete the file marker.