Can I Recover a Deleted Log Entry?

Can I Recover a Deleted Log Entry?

Deleted log entries cannot be recovered. Deletion in KnotWise is permanent — there is no trash, undo function or server-side backup from which individual entries can be restored.

Why deletion is permanent

KnotWise is designed as a maritime legal record. The integrity of a logbook depends on deliberate, conscious entries — and equally deliberate, conscious deletions. A logbook without permanent deletion would undermine its value as an authoritative record.

How to protect your data

Export your logbook regularly to maintain a local backup independent of the app:

1. Navigate to Export → Data Export
2. Export your log entries as CSV — this gives you a complete, human-readable backup of every entry
3. Export your passages as GPX for route data
4. Generate a Logbook PDF for a print-ready archive

We recommend exporting at the end of each passage or sailing season as standard practice.

Before you delete

If you are unsure whether an entry should be deleted, consider editing it instead — update the notes field to flag the entry or correct any incorrect data. Deletion should be a last resort.

If you have accidentally deleted a significant number of entries and have a Sync or Share plan, contact support@knotwise.app immediately — we may be able to assist depending on the timing and your sync status.