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Restore deleted sandbox instance

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We had two similar sandboxes for the same application.  I deleted one about three weeks ago and realized it wasn't the one I wanted to delete.  I understand backups are around for 30 days but I don't see a way to restore this instance.  I'd expect something like a SQL Server backup, but that doesn't seem to be the case.  Is the instance really gone for good as soon as you click `yes`?

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    Asif365 1,431 on at
    RE: Restore deleted sandbox instance

    Hi Greg,

    In addition to reply i am adding some more information in this thread.

    System backups for production environments that have been created with a database and have one or more Dynamics 365 applications installed are retained up to 28 days and note that changing an environment type to sandbox will immediately reduce backup retention to 7 days.

    Once, the sandbox environment will be deleted and reset to factory settings. You will not be able to recover any data that was previously in the environment.

    Please have a look at the below link:

    docs.microsoft.com/.../delete-environment

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    a33ik 84,325 Most Valuable Professional on at
    RE: Restore deleted sandbox instance

    Hello,

    I would recommend to get in touch with Microsoft and if they can help.

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