How to delete a project in gitlab
- George Apostolov
How to delete a project in gitlab: step-by-step guide
Make sure you are logged in to your correct Gitlab account.
Navigate to your homepage and click on the search bar.
Choose the project you want to delete.
Scroll through the toolbar on the left side, select "Settings," and click "General."
Scroll down and select "Advanced."
Navigate through the page and click "Delete project."
Enter the phrase exactly as instructed on the tab provided, and click on "Yes, delete project" button.
Go back to the home page, and as you can see you have successfully deleted the project.
Quick answer: 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.
About this GitLab tutorial
Permanently remove unneeded repositories in GitLab by accessing your project advanced settings and confirming the deletion prompt. This guide shows how to delete a project in gitlab in 8 steps, starting with "Make sure you are logged in to your correct Gitlab account" and finishing with "Go back to the home page, and as you can see you have successfully deleted the project". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real GitLab interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to delete a project in gitlab?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your GitLab data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under GitLab. Related guides: How to Delete Branches in GitLab, How to download from gitlab and How to Find GitLab Version. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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