# How To Review Files Kept in Quarantine With BetterShield?

Inspect copies BetterShield kept aside, restore the right one, and understand that quarantine does not delete the file.

In **[BetterShield](/)**, the **In quarantine** figure on **BetterShield › Activity › File Changes** counts copies kept aside during supported file responses.

## What it does

When BetterShield replaces or isolates a supported file, it keeps the prior copy in a protected quarantine location. It does not silently delete that copy. The row identifies the original path and the response that created it.

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## Step 1: Review Files Kept in Quarantine

Quarantine is created by a supported file response. Open the quarantine view from the Files screen and inspect the stored copy before choosing an action.

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  <img src="/docs/screenshots/file-quarantine.png" alt="BetterShield Files tab showing the In quarantine count and the file actions area." width="1964" height="534" loading="lazy" decoding="async">
  <figcaption>Quarantined copies remain available for inspection and restoration.</figcaption>
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## Recommended settings

Keep quarantined copies until the restored or replaced site behavior has been verified and you have an independent backup. Do not run a quarantined PHP file.

## What it can break and how to undo

Restoring a quarantined copy can reintroduce the change that caused concern. If that happens, put the verified official copy back again. Plugin deletion behavior for quarantine depends on **If this plugin is ever deleted** under General settings.

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## Final Outcome

After an eligible restoration, the quarantine count should increase and the stored copy should name its original location.

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  <img src="/docs/screenshots/file-quarantine.png" alt="BetterShield Files tab showing the In quarantine count and the file actions area." width="1964" height="534" loading="lazy" decoding="async">
  <figcaption>Example File quarantine view. Check the saved values and status on your own site.</figcaption>
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## Actions on selected copies

Select the quarantined copies you intend to handle, then review the offered bulk restore or removal action and its receipt. Putting a copy back can change running code. Removal is permanent and is separate from accepting a file change. Keep anything needed for investigation before choosing removal.

## Related

- [Put an official file back](/docs/restore-official-files/)
- [Choose what plugin deletion leaves behind](/docs/deletion-data-choice/)
- [Incident evidence](/docs/incident-evidence/)

This is how you can review files kept in quarantine with BetterShield.

Getting Stuck? Feel free to contact our [Dedicated Support Team](/support/).