# How to Delete Branch in Github

> To delete a branch in GitHub, first navigate to the repository and select Branches. Next, locate the desired branch and click the trash icon. The branch will then be automatically updated.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-delete-branch-in-github/
Apps: GitHub
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3b54ab56e05a00fe286c/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the repository that you want to open.
2. Select 'Branches' to open.
3. Go to the branch that you want to delete and click the trash icon.
4. Once you have deleted the branch it will be automatically updated.
5. By following these steps, you can easily delete branches in Github.