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Purging data from Flotiq account

You can remove objects from your account or a selected space/Content Type Definition with one command. It helps with testing different imports. Command needs additional confirmation. Content type definitions stay in place unless explicitly removed.

Warning

Treat flotiq purge as a destructive production operation. The command removes data in bulk, and this action should be considered irreversible in regular workflows. Always make a backup (for example export your data) before running purge on production.

The command looks like this:

flotiq purge [flotiqApiKey]

After running the command, your objects should be removed.

Parameters

  • flotiqApiKey - read and write API key to your Flotiq account

Flags

  • --spaceId or --space - purge all data in a selected space
  • --ctdName or --ctd - purge data for a selected Content Type Definition
  • --deleteSchema or --deleteCtd - remove the CTD schema during CTD purge

What is removed

  • All Content Objects in the selected scope:
  • whole account (default)
  • selected space (--space)
  • selected Content Type Definition (--ctd)
  • Content Type Definition schema only when --deleteSchema is used together with --ctd

What is not removed by default

  • Content Type Definition schemas (unless --deleteSchema is used)

Recovery note

Deleted content objects are soft-deleted and retained for 60 days before permanent removal. If recovery is needed, contact support at support@flotiq.com. For details, see Deleting Content Objects - Restoring deleted objects.

Scope clarifications

  • The purge command operates on Content Objects in the selected scope.
  • The CLI purge command does not provide separate switches for:
  • already soft-deleted objects,
  • object version history,
  • media variants stored as part of media object data.