How to Delete a Forked Repository in Github



Guide

  1. Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.

  2. Select 'Your repositories' from the options.

  3. Find and click on the forked repository you want to delete.

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

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

  6. Click on the 'Delete this repository' button.

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

  8. Click on the 'I have read and understand these effects' button.

  9. A dialog box will appear asking you to confirm the deletion. You will need to type the name of the repository as confirmation.

  10. Click on the 'Delete this repository' button.

  11. You may be prompted to enter your GitHub password to confirm the deletion.

  12. Select 'Confirm' to complete the action.

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