Attachment Management & Audit
What Is the Attachment Management Center?
The Attachment Management Center is a dedicated panel built into Content Formatting Macros that gives Confluence space admins a single place to:
- View all attachments across the site (or filtered to a specific page)
- Filter by: file type, uploader, upload date, file size, or linked/unlinked status
- Bulk delete unused or orphaned attachments
- Identify orphaned files - attachments uploaded to a page but not referenced in any page content
How to Access
- Globally: The Attachment Management Center is accessible globally - you do not need to go through Space Settings
Admin Configuration
The Attachment Center is available as soon as the app is installed - there's no per-space setup step. It's reached from the app's global settings/admin area rather than an individual space's Space Settings.
Key Features
File Filtering
Filter the attachment list by:
- File type (PDF, PNG, XLSX, DOCX, etc.)
- Upload date range
- Uploader (Confluence user)
- Page (see all attachments on a specific page)
- Linked status (Linked to page content vs. Orphaned)
- File size (find large files consuming storage)
Bulk Operations
Select multiple attachments and apply:
- Download: Download all selected attachments together as a single ZIP file
- Delete: Permanently delete (with confirmation prompt)
Orphan Detection
Attachments flagged as orphaned are uploaded to a page but not referenced in any content on that page. These are safe candidates for deletion - but verify before bulk-deleting, as some attachments may be referenced from other pages or spaces.
Best Practices
- Run a quarterly audit using the Attachment Center to identify and remove stale files
- Set a storage threshold to get early warning before Confluence storage limits are reached
- Review orphaned files before deleting - check if they are referenced from external sources
- Train page authors to delete old attachment versions when uploading new versions
Important Note
Deletions via the Attachment Center are permanent. Confluence does not have a recycle bin for attachments. Always verify the file list before confirming a bulk delete.