Avoid losing photos or videos

To prevent missing photos or videos in the future, make sure:

1. You keep your backup turned on, or understand how changing your backup settings impacts Google Photos. Learn more about backup.
2. You don't permanently delete items, or misplace them in your archive. Learn more about trash and archive.
3. You check your Google Photos device folders if your hide settings are set to "Hide all" or "Hide clutter." Learn more about hiding photos from other apps.
4. You check your recently added items to quickly find photos and videos in the order they were backed up. Learn how to find recently added items.