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Delete a Global Field
Global fields in Contentstack allow you to reuse sets of fields across multiple content types. However, if a Global field is no longer needed, you can delete it safely. Follow this guide to remove a Global field from your stack while preserving content integrity.
To delete a Global field, log in to your Contentstack account and perform the following steps:
- Go to your stack where you want to delete a Global field.
- Click the Content Models icon in the left navigation panel and select Global Fields in the left panel.
- Locate the Global field you want to delete. Click the vertical ellipsis in the Actions column next to it and select Delete.
- In the Delete Global Field modal, enter the name of the Global field and confirm the action by clicking Delete.
Warning:
- Although you can restore a deleted Global field from the trash, its data will be permanently removed from all entries where it was used.
- If the Global field is nested within another Global field, deleting it will also affect all content types and entries that reference the parent Global field.
Deleting a Global field should be done carefully to avoid data loss in your content types. Always review dependencies before proceeding to ensure a smooth content management experience.
API Reference
To delete a Global field via API, refer to the Delete Global Field API request.
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