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title: "[Drafts and Auto Save] - Delete Draft Entry"
description: How to delete (discard) a draft entry created by Drafts and Auto Save in Contentstack.
url: https://www.contentstack.com/docs/content-managers/author-content/delete-draft-entry
product: Contentstack
doc_type: how-to
audience:
  - content-managers
  - editors
version: early-access
last_updated: 2026-03-25
---

# [Drafts and Auto Save] - Delete Draft Entry

This page explains how to discard (delete) draft changes created by Drafts and Auto Save in Contentstack. It is intended for content managers and editors who need to revert an entry back to its last saved version when draft changes are no longer needed.

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**Note**: Drafts and Auto Save is currently part of an Early Access Program and may not be available to all users. Contact the Contentstack [support](mailto:support@contentstack.com) team for more information.

Drafts and Auto Save automatically stores changes as drafts while you edit an entry. If you no longer need those changes, you can discard the draft and revert the entry to its last saved version.

This guide explains:
- How to identify entries with draft changes
- How to delete a draft
- What happens after deleting a draft

**Warning:** Discarding a draft permanently removes all unsaved changes. This action cannot be undone.

To delete a draft entry, log in to your [Contentstack account](https://www.contentstack.com/login/), and perform the following steps:
- Go to your [stack](/docs/developers/set-up-stack/about-stack) and click the “Entries” icon in the left navigation panel.
- On the [Entry Listing](/docs/content-managers/author-content/entries-list-overview) page, review the **Version** column. Entries with draft changes display a **Draft** pill next to the version number.**Note:** If the entry has never been saved (version zero), it displays **Draft Only**.

You can also use **Advanced Search** to filter entries that contain draft changes.
- Open the entry that contains draft changes.
- In the entry editor, click the horizontal ellipsis.
- Select **Discard Draft**.
- Review the confirmation message.
- Click **Delete Draft** to confirm.

Contentstack removes all auto-saved changes and restores the entry to its last saved version, if one exists.

**Note:**
- If the entry was in a **Draft** state (version zero), deleting the draft removes all unsaved content associated with that entry.
- If another user is actively editing the entry, field-level locks may restrict certain actions. Confirm that no active edits are in progress before discarding a draft.
- Draft versions are retained only for the **five most recent major versions** of an entry. When new major versions are created, draft versions associated with older major versions are automatically removed.

## When to Delete a Draft
You may want to delete a draft when:
- The draft contains unintended changes
- The draft was created during testing
- You want to discard all in-progress edits
- Experimental updates from collaborators should not be retained

Before discarding a draft, review the changes carefully to ensure that no required updates are lost.

## Common questions

### Does deleting a draft delete the entry itself?
No. Deleting a draft removes auto-saved (unsaved) changes and restores the entry to its last saved version, if one exists.

### Can I undo “Delete Draft” after confirming?
No. **Warning:** Discarding a draft permanently removes all unsaved changes. This action cannot be undone.

### How can I find entries that have draft changes?
On the Entry Listing page, review the **Version** column for a **Draft** pill, or use **Advanced Search** to filter entries that contain draft changes.

### What happens if the entry has never been saved (version zero)?
If the entry has never been saved (version zero), it displays **Draft Only**, and deleting the draft removes all unsaved content associated with that entry.