How to Delete a Fork in Github



Guide

  1. Go to your GitHub profile by clicking on your profile icon.

  2. From the drop-down menu, select ' Your repositories'.

  3. Locate and click on the repository that you forked.

  4. In the repository's main page, click on the 'Settings' tab at the top, usually the last tab in the row.

  5. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings page and find the 'Danger Zone' section.

  6. Click on 'Delete this repository'.

  7. Click on the 'I want to delete this repository' button.

  8. Confirm the deletion by clicking the 'I read and understand these effects'.

  9. A dialog box will appear asking you to type the repository name to confirm. Type the name of the forked repository as shown.

  10. Click on the 'Delete this repository' button to confirm the action.

  11. You may need to enter your GitHub password to confirm the action and click 'Confirm'.

  12. By following these steps, you can easily delete a fork in Github.

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