The lost+found folder holds documents and folders that have lost their original parent folder in AODocs. A maintenance task identifies these "orphan" items.
What does the maintenance task do?
Every night, a task runs across all AODocs libraries on your domain. This task checks each document and folder. It ensures every item has a valid parent folder within AODocs. If an item lacks a parent, the task moves it to the lost+found folder.
This prevents data loss.
Why do documents appear in lost+found?
Items should rarely appear in this folder. AODocs normally ensures all files have a parent.
However, issues can occur during specific operations. These include moving, deleting, or restoring files. Problems within Google Drive or AODocs can cause this.
What should I do with items in lost+found?
The lost+found folder lets you recover files. You can review its contents to identify any important documents.
If you find items you need, you can move them to the correct location. If you are unsure about an item, contact your AODocs library administrator.
Your administrator can help you understand the context of the items. They can also guide you on the next steps.