---
title: "[Create and Manage Releases NEW] - Delete a Release"
description: Delete a Release in Contentstack and reference the API request for deleting a release.
url: https://www.contentstack.com/docs/content-managers/create-and-manage-releases/delete-a-release
product: Contentstack
doc_type: how-to
audience:
  - content-managers
  - developers
version: NEW
last_updated: 2026-03-25
---

# [Create and Manage Releases NEW] - Delete a Release

This page explains how to delete a release in Contentstack, including an important warning about irreversibility and a link to the corresponding API reference. It is intended for content managers (and developers using the API) who need to remove a release that is no longer required.

## Delete a Release

Deleting release in Contentstack allows you to remove that specific release if no longer required.

**Warning**: Once deleted a release cannot be restored.

To delete a release, log in to your [Contentstack account](https://www.contentstack.com/login/) and follow these steps:
- Go to your [stack](/docs/developers/set-up-stack/about-stack) and click the “Releases” icon in the left navigation panel.
- Hover over the release you want to delete in the left panel.
- Click the “Delete” icon in the popup modal. Alternatively, click the horizontal ellipsis in the top right corner and click **Delete**.
- In the resulting **Delete Release** modal, click the **Delete** button to delete your release.

## API Reference

To perform this delete action via API, refer to the [Delete a release](/docs/developers/apis/content-management-api#delete-a-release) API request.

## Common questions

**Can a deleted release be restored?**  
No. **Warning**: Once deleted a release cannot be restored.

**Where do I find the Releases option in the UI?**  
Go to your stack and click the “Releases” icon in the left navigation panel.

**Is there an API to delete a release?**  
Yes. Refer to the [Delete a release](/docs/developers/apis/content-management-api#delete-a-release) API request.

**Do I need to be logged in to delete a release?**  
Yes. To delete a release, log in to your Contentstack account and follow the steps.