> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mostafaznv.gitbook.io/larupload/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mostafaznv.gitbook.io/larupload/advanced-usage/configuration/keep-old-files.md).

# Keep Old Files

`keep-old-files` is a feature that prevents Larupload from `deleting` old files when you `update` the associated database record. Enabling this option can help ensure that your files are not accidentally lost during updates.