[Feature] Prevent Accidental Deletion ("Block Delete" Flag)

[LegeDoos]

I have searched the existing feature requests, both open and closed, to make sure this is not a duplicate request.

• Yes

The feature

Summary
As a user, I want the ability to mark specific photos or videos as protected (e.g., “Block Delete”), so they cannot be accidentally deleted, especially during bulk deletion actions.

Problem
When cleaning up my library using search results or the “similar images” feature, I often delete items in bulk. Occasionally, important media gets deleted unintentionally, for example, items that are already part of an album. This happens more frequently with videos, since they typically show only a single, often blurry, thumbnail, making them harder to recognize at a glance.

Proposed Solution
Add a “prevent delete” or “protected” flag that can be applied to individual items or to a selection of items. Media marked with this flag should be excluded from bulk deletion actions and should require an explicit confirmation before being deleted manually.
An additional option would be an flag in general settings to prevent deletion of items added to albums.

Benefits

Prevents accidental loss of important media
Reduces cleanup stress when working with large libraries
Especially helpful for videos and other items that are visually hard to identify

Platform

• Server
• Web
• Mobile

[bo0tzz]

#24991

[LegeDoos]

Not the same issue.

[LegeDoos]

Please reopen.

[bo0tzz]

We can use that one as a general thread about preventing unintended deletions.