# How to Delete a Branch in Gitlab

> To delete a branch in GitLab, log in, select the project, and click "Branches" on the right. Locate the target branch, click "More actions," choose "Delete branch," and confirm by selecting the "Yes, delete branch" button.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-delete-a-branch-in-gitlab/
Apps: GitLab
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3ae0ab56e05a00fe20a8/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Make sure you are logged in to your Gitlab account.
2. Select the project containing the branch you want to delete.
3. Scroll down the tab on the right side and click "Branches."
4. Once you have located the branch you want to delete, select "More actions."
5. Click on "Delete branch."
6. Then select the "Yes, delete branch" button to finish.