# Modifying Retention Rules for Laptops

The retention policy defines the rules and settings that determine how long deleted files are stored before they become eligible for deletion (aging) while laptops are active. The MSP administrator must configure appropriate retention settings to manage storage efficiently, meet compliance requirements, and ensure data recoverability.

## Procedure

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Manage > Plans.

2. Click Laptop tab.

3. Click the laptop plan name for which you want to modify the retention policy.

4. Beside the Retention tile, click edit .

5. Under Deleted Item Retention, specify the number of days that deleted files should be retained.

6. Optionally, you can select Retain files indefinitely to retain the deleted files indefinitely.

7. Under File Versions, specify the number of file versions to retain.

8. Click Save.

## Related Topics

For rention of all files and offline laptops, see Managing Offline Company Laptops

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