> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.royaltyport.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Delete Project

> How to safely delete a project and what data is removed

## Overview

Deleting a project permanently removes all associated data including contracts, catalog items, statements, and settings. This action cannot be undone.

<Warning>
  Deleting a project permanently removes all contracts, catalog, statements, and related data. This action cannot be undone.
</Warning>

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## Who Can Delete Projects

| Role       | Can Delete |
| ---------- | ---------- |
| **Admin**  | Yes        |
| **Member** | No         |

<Note>
  Organization Members cannot delete projects. Contact an Admin if a project needs to be removed.
</Note>

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## Deleting a Project

<Steps>
  <Step title="Locate the Project">
    Find the project card on your organization's Projects page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access Delete Option">
    Click the menu (three dots) on the project card or go to the project's Settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Delete Project">
    Select the **Delete Project** option.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Deletion">
    A confirmation dialog will appear warning you about the permanent deletion.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Acknowledge and Delete">
    Click **Delete** to permanently remove the project.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Confirmation Dialog

When you click delete, you'll see a confirmation dialog:

> **Are you sure?**
>
> This action cannot be undone. This will permanently delete **\[Project Name]** and all associated data.

You must confirm to proceed with deletion.

***

## What Gets Deleted

When you delete a project, the following data is **permanently removed**:

| Data Type                   | Status                                             |
| --------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Contracts**               | Permanently deleted                                |
| **Extracted contract data** | Permanently deleted                                |
| **Catalog items**           | Permanently deleted (recordings, compositions)     |
| **Royalty statements**      | Permanently deleted                                |
| **Statement insights**      | Permanently deleted                                |
| **CRM data**                | Permanently deleted (entities, artists, relations) |
| **Custom views**            | Permanently deleted                                |
| **Tags**                    | Permanently deleted                                |
| **Agent configurations**    | Permanently deleted                                |
| **Agent run history**       | Permanently deleted                                |
| **Project settings**        | Permanently deleted                                |
| **Integration connections** | Removed                                            |

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## What Is NOT Deleted

| Data Type                 | Status                 |
| ------------------------- | ---------------------- |
| **Organization**          | Remains intact         |
| **Organization members**  | Remain in organization |
| **Organization settings** | Unchanged              |
| **Other projects**        | Unaffected             |

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## Before Deleting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Export important data">
    Download any contracts, catalog data, or reports you need to keep before deletion.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Notify team members">
    Inform project members that the project will be deleted and they'll lose access.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Check integrations">
    Disconnect any external integrations (like Curve) to prevent sync errors.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Permission Denied

If you see a "Permission Denied" error when trying to delete:

1. **Check your role** - Only Admins can delete projects
2. **Contact an Admin** - Ask someone with appropriate permissions to delete the project
3. **Check organization settings** - Some organizations may have additional restrictions

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## Recovering Deleted Projects

<Warning>
  Deleted projects cannot be recovered. There is no undo or restore function.
</Warning>

If you accidentally deleted a project:

1. **Contact support immediately** - In rare cases, recent deletions may be recoverable from backups
2. **Recreate the project** - You'll need to re-upload all contracts and rebuild the catalog
3. **Learn from the experience** - Consider implementing approval workflows for deletions

## Related Documentation

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Projects Overview" icon="folder" href="/projects/overview">
    Understanding projects and how to use them.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create Project" icon="plus" href="/projects/create-project">
    How to create a new project.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Delete Organization" icon="building" href="/organizations/settings/delete-organization">
    How to delete an entire organization.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>