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[Best Practices](https://help.ideascale.com/best-practices?hsLang=en) # How to Delete a Community ## How to Delete a Community Delete ***Path: Workspace Homepage \>\> Nagivation Panel \>\> Settings \>\> Data \>\> Manage Communities*** | **What is Community Deletion?** | | --- | | Community Deletion is the process of removing a community from a workspace, either by moving it into a 7-day retention period or by permanently removing it right away. | A community can be deleted from the Manage Communities page under Settings \>\> Data. Once deleted, a community moves into a 7-day retention period during which it can be restored, or it can be permanently removed immediately using the Permanently Delete All option. --- ### Role Permissions 1. **Workspace Administrator:** Deletes, restores (Undelete), and permanently deletes communities from the Manage Communities page. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** [Delete a Community](https://help.ideascale.com/how-to-delete-community#delete-community) [Deleted Communities](https://help.ideascale.com/how-to-delete-community#deleted-community) [Permanently Delete a Community](https://help.ideascale.com/how-to-delete-community#permanent-delete) [Exceptions](https://help.ideascale.com/how-to-delete-community#Exceptions) [Frequently Asked Questions](https://help.ideascale.com/how-to-delete-community#faq) --- ### Delete a Community 1. From the Workspace Homepage, navigate to **Settings \>\> Data \>\> Manage Communities.** 2. Under the **Communities** tab, hover over the name of the community to be deleted and select **Delete.![manage communities copy](https://help.ideascale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/manage%20communities%20copy.jpg?width=670&height=376&name=manage%20communities%20copy.jpg)** 3. On the confirmation page, type **DELETE** in capital letters, then select **Confirm Delete.**![Screenshot 2025-09-26 at 12.34.39 PM](https://help.ideascale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-09-26%20at%2012.34.39%20PM.png?width=670&height=340&name=Screenshot%202025-09-26%20at%2012.34.39%20PM.png) --- ### Deleted Communities Once deleted, a community appears under the **Deleted Communities** tab, where it remains for a 7-day retention period before being permanently removed. During this period, the community can be restored by hovering over its name and selecting **Undelete.** ![Screenshot 2025-09-26 at 12.36.53 PM](https://help.ideascale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-09-26%20at%2012.36.53%20PM.png?width=670&height=170&name=Screenshot%202025-09-26%20at%2012.36.53%20PM.png) **Note:** To skip the remainder of the 7-day retention period and remove a community right away, select Permanently Delete All. See Permanently Delete a Community below. --- ### Permanently Delete a Community 1. Under the **Deleted Communities** tab, select **Permanently Delete All.**![Screenshot 2025-09-26 at 12.37.55 PM](https://help.ideascale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-09-26%20at%2012.37.55%20PM.png?width=670&height=280&name=Screenshot%202025-09-26%20at%2012.37.55%20PM.png) 2. Type **DELETE** in capital letters to begin the deletion process. A confirmation message displays once deletion starts. 3. An email confirmation is sent once the deletion is complete.![downloads.intercomcdn.comio222582850d7f7391bf3a33552fc7b9a9aEmail+Notification.png](https://help.ideascale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/downloads.intercomcdn.comio222582850d7f7391bf3a33552fc7b9a9aEmail+Notification.png.webp?width=670&height=366&name=downloads.intercomcdn.comio222582850d7f7391bf3a33552fc7b9a9aEmail+Notification.png.webp) **Note:** Permanently deleting a community cannot be undone. --- ### Exceptions 1. Single Community Subscription: If the workspace's subscription includes only one community, the Workspace Administrator cannot delete it directly and must contact the account manager to proceed. --- ### Frequently Asked Questions #### How long does a deleted community stay in the Deleted Communities tab before it's permanently removed? A deleted community stays in the Deleted Communities tab for 7 days before being permanently removed, unless Permanently Delete All is selected to remove it sooner. #### Can a deleted community be recovered? Yes, during the 7-day retention period a community can be restored by hovering over its name in the Deleted Communities tab and selecting Undelete. Once a community is permanently deleted, either by the retention period expiring or by selecting Permanently Delete All, it cannot be recovered. #### Is there a confirmation once a community is permanently deleted? Yes, an email confirmation is sent once the permanent deletion is complete. #### What happens if a workspace's subscription includes only one community? A Workspace Administrator cannot delete it directly and needs to contact the account manager. 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