# Restore a soft-deleted row from Vue

> The restore route uses withTrashed() or the binding 404s before your controller runs.

- URL: https://laravel-vuejs.space/laravel-restore-soft-delete-vue
- Author: Anass Ez-zouaine (https://laravel-vuejs.space/author/anass-ez-zouaine)
- Published: 2026-10-11
- Topics: Laravel, VueJs, Inertia

People searching “Laravel restore soft delete” call `restore()` on a normal route and get a 404. The row is deleted, so binding cannot see it. Opt in on that route only.

> **TL;DR**
>
> -   The restore route uses withTrashed() or the binding 404s before your controller runs.
> -   Do not turn `withTrashed()` on for the whole route group.
> -   Do not restore in the browser by clearing `deleted_at` on the prop.
>
> **Who it's for:** Laravel + Vue developers on Inertia
>
> **Applies to:** Laravel 13 · Inertia 3 · Vue 3

## The fix

```php
Route::post('/posts/{post}/restore', [PostController::class, 'restore'])
    ->withTrashed()
    ->middleware('auth')
    ->name('posts.restore');
```

```php
public function restore(Post $post): RedirectResponse
{
    $this->authorize('restore', $post);
    $post->restore();

    return back();
}
```

The Vue button posts to that URL. It sits on the trash list, which used `onlyTrashed()`. A normal edit form should not offer restore.

## What to avoid

> **Gotcha**
>
> Do not turn `withTrashed()` on for the whole route group. Edit and update would start opening deleted posts. Do not restore in the browser by clearing `deleted_at` on the prop. The column is not yours to edit from the page.

## FAQ

**Q: How do I restore a soft-deleted row from Vue?**

The restore route uses withTrashed() or the binding 404s before your controller runs.

**Q: What goes wrong with Laravel restore soft delete?**

Many developers call `restore()` on a normal route and get a 404. Do not turn `withTrashed()` on for the whole route group.