# How to Delete a Branch in Bitbucket

> To delete a branch in Bitbucket, open the repository, click Branches in the left-side panel, and find the branch. Click the Actions button next to it, choose Delete, and tap Delete again to confirm your request.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-delete-a-branch-in-bitbucket/
Apps: Bitbucket
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3adfab56e05a00fe208c/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Bitbucket's main dashboard, find and open the repository that contains the branch you wish to delete.
2. After that, go to the left-side panel and click 'Branches'.
3. Browse the list and find the specific branch you want to delete.
4. Following that, click the 'Actions' button next to it.
5. Choose 'Delete' from the list of options.
6. Tap 'Delete' one more time to confirm your request.
7. After completing these steps, the selected Bitbucket branch will be deleted immediately.