> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://launchdarkly-preview.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Delete environments

> This topic explains how to delete environments in LaunchDarkly.

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt). For the full documentation snapshot, see [llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt).

## Overview

This topic explains how to delete environments in LaunchDarkly.

## Delete environments

You can delete an environment when you are no longer using it. Delete with caution, as deleting an environment is permanent.

To delete an environment:

1. Click the project dropdown. The project menu appears:

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  ![The project menu.](https://files.buildwithfern.com/https://launchdarkly.docs.buildwithfern.com/docs/b0dbb7934c69e875ae14bdb12a880ae2b7d28030b397db14e553fe9709d74fcc/assets/images/auto/project-menu-dropdown.auto.png)
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2. Select **Project settings**.
3. Select **Environments**. The **Environments** list appears.
4. Click the **overflow menu** for the environment.
5. Select **Delete environment**. A "Delete environment?" dialog appears.
6. Enter the name or key of your environment in the confirmation field.
7. Click **Delete**.

Your environment is now deleted.

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  You can also use the REST API: [Delete environment](/api-reference/environments/delete-environment)
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