How to Remove Your File from Turnitin Repository
Got a 100% similarity score because of a draft check? Don't panic. Here is the official way to delete your paper and fix your record.
It’s the worst feeling in academia. You check your final assignment, and instead of a low green score, you see a terrifying 100% Plagiarism Match. Upon closer inspection, you realize you are matching against *yourself*—a draft you uploaded to your university portal just days ago.
This happens when your university’s Turnitin setting is set to "Standard Repository" by default. Once a file is in the repository, it becomes the baseline for every future check. Here is exactly how to remove it.
The 3-Step Official Deletion Process
Turnitin does not allow students to delete their own papers to prevent students from "gaming" the system. To remove your file, you must initiate a formal request chain:
Retrieve Your Submission ID
Open your similarity report and click the "i" icon or look at the digital receipt. You need the 8-10 digit Submission ID. Without this, the admin cannot find your specific file.
Email Your Instructor Immediately
Only a licensed instructor can start a deletion request. Send them an email with your Submission ID, Assignment Name, and a clear explanation that you accidentally submitted a draft to the repository.
Wait for Admin Approval
The instructor must contact the University’s Turnitin Administrator. The Admin then submits a ticket to Turnitin Support. This usually takes 3-7 business days.
What if my deadline is tonight?
If your deadline is in a few hours, the repository removal will not happen in time. In this situation, your only option is to have your instructor manually "Exclude" your previous submission from the report view—but this depends entirely on their willingness to help.
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Common Questions
Can I just rewrite the paper?
No. Turnitin’s fingerprinting technology is extremely sensitive. Even if you change 50% of the words, the structure will likely still flag as a "match" to your previous repository submission. Deletion is the only real fix.
Will my school find out I used TurnPro AI?
No. TurnPro AI is an independent service. We do not share your data with universities. Because we use No-Repository mode, your paper never enters the database until you submit it to your professor.