# Deleted images are still accessible via CDN (copyright risk) **URL:** \ **Category:** Feature Requests\ **Created:** [December 9, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.sitejet.io/t/deleted-images-are-still-accessible-via-cdn-copyright-risk/5375 "2025-12-09T13:27:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Detlef\_Danitz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5e925/32.png) [@Detlef\_Danitz](https://community.sitejet.io/u/Detlef_Danitz)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.sitejet.io/t/deleted-images-are-still-accessible-via-cdn-copyright-risk/5375/1 "2025-12-09T13:27:44Z")
Hi everyone, I’m not sure if this is expected behavior or if I’m missing something, but I’m running into an issue with image deletion: ### **Use case** I upload images to the Website Builder for certain pages or campaigns. Some of these images may only be published for a limited time (copyright restrictions, licensing agreements, etc.). Later, I remove the images from: - the Website Builder - **and** from “Files & Stock Photos” ### **Issue** Even after deleting the images in both places, they are still publicly accessible through the Sitejet CDN, for example: [https://cdn1.site-media.eu/images/…](https://cdn1.site-media.eu/images/%E2%80%A6) ### **This means** The files appear to be deleted in the UI, but they still remain on the CDN and are publicly reachable. This is a potential legal problem, since licensed images continue to be accessible. In my case, I’ve had to contact Sitejet Support several times to remove the images manually and permanently. ### **Is there a direct delete / purge option?** Something like: - a permanent delete / “hard delete” - a purge from CDN - an expiration date / auto delete - or a button to fully remove files from the server ### **Why this matters** For images that are only allowed to be published for a certain period, being accessible in the CDN afterwards can still be considered a copyright violation and may result in legal consequences or claims. **Has anyone experienced the same issue? Is there a workaround or a recommended process to permanently delete images? Who else thinks that Sitejet should handle this in a way that when an image is deleted from the ‘Files & Stock Photos’ section, it is also automatically removed from [https://cdn1.site-media.eu/images?](https://cdn1.site-media.eu/images?)** Thanks a lot! ---
**Author:** ![Kalisperakichris](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.sitejet.io/kalisperakichris/32/3572_2.png) [@Kalisperakichris](https://community.sitejet.io/u/Kalisperakichris)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2025, 5:25am UTC](https://community.sitejet.io/t/deleted-images-are-still-accessible-via-cdn-copyright-risk/5375/2 "2025-12-10T05:25:41Z")
**Here’s what I’ve noticed from my own workflow with Sitejet and CDN-cached assets:** **1) Deleting files from the UI does not instantly purge them from the CDN** This is normal behaviour in many CDN systems — they keep cached versions for a while unless a forced purge is triggered. So the file looks deleted inside Sitejet, but the cached version still resolves for some time. **2) In my case, the image disappeared from CDN once the CDN cache expired** Usually after some hours or (rarely) a day. It’s not ideal for licensed images, but it _does_ eventually clear. **3) The only “instant” workaround I’ve used:** - Rename the file (slightly) before deleting it - Delete the renamed version This prevents the old CDN URL from resolving because the filename no longer matches any stored asset. **4) If the image must be removed _immediately_ for legal/contract reasons** Then contacting support is still the fastest way, since they can manually purge it on their side. **5) I agree that a ‘Hard Delete / Purge From CDN’ button would solve this** Especially for licensed or time-restricted photos. It would make the process clear, safe and compliant. So yes, I’ve seen the same behaviour — and a CDN-purge feature would be a really useful addition. Thanks for raising it, it’s an important topic. ---
**Author:** ![Andre](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.sitejet.io/andre/32/3459_2.png) [@Andre](https://community.sitejet.io/u/Andre)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2025, 11:12am UTC](https://community.sitejet.io/t/deleted-images-are-still-accessible-via-cdn-copyright-risk/5375/3 "2025-12-10T11:12:55Z")
> [@Kalisperakichris](#): > > **3) The only “instant” workaround I’ve used:** > > - Rename the file (slightly) before deleting it > - Delete the renamed version > This prevents the old CDN URL from resolving because the filename no longer matches any stored asset. That is a nice workaround. ---
**Author:** ![Detlef\_Danitz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5e925/32.png) [@Detlef\_Danitz](https://community.sitejet.io/u/Detlef_Danitz)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2025, 11:48am UTC](https://community.sitejet.io/t/deleted-images-are-still-accessible-via-cdn-copyright-risk/5375/4 "2025-12-10T11:48:40Z")
**thanks for the advice** 🙂