# How to delete a project in gitlab

> To delete a project in GitLab, first log in to your account and locate the project via the search bar. Next, navigate to Settings, General, and then Advanced. Finally, click Delete project, confirm by entering the required phrase, and click Yes, delete project.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-delete-a-project-in-gitlab/
Apps: GitLab
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3b18ab56e05a00fe23ea/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Make sure you are logged in to your correct Gitlab account.
2. Navigate to your homepage and click on the search bar.
3. Choose the project you want to delete.
4. Scroll through the toolbar on the left side, select "Settings," and click "General."
5. Scroll down and select "Advanced."
6. Navigate through the page and click "Delete project."
7. Enter the phrase exactly as instructed on the tab provided, and click on "Yes, delete project" button.
8. Go back to the home page, and as you can see you have successfully deleted the project.