# Delete and restore projects
URL: https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/platform/admin/manage-cluster/delete-restore.html

> For administrators, how to permanently delete a project, or restore a project temporarily deleted by a user.

# Delete/restore projects

> [!NOTE] Availability information
> This feature is only available on the Self-Managed AI Platform. SaaS users must contact their DataRobot representative to permanently delete projects.
> 
> Required permission: Can delete/restore projects

As an administrator, you can delete and restore (or recover) projects. Deleting projects is a valuable tool that can help clear space for new projects.

When the project owner deletes a project, it is not permanently deleted; only an administrator can permanently delete projects, or restore them if needed.

## Permanently delete projects

To permanently delete a project:

1. Expand the profile icon located in the upper right and clickManage Deleted Projects: TheManage Deleted Projectstab shows all deleted projects for all users.
2. You can permanently delete one or more projects at a time, as follows: Then, fromMenuchoosePermanently Delete Selected Projects.

A warning message appears prompting you to confirm that you want to delete the project(s).

1. Click to delete the project(s).

> [!NOTE] Note
> Once you delete a project from the Manage Deleted Projects page, it is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

## Restore projects

Any projects listed in the Manage Deleted Projects page can be restored.

1. Open theManage Deleted Projectspage (if not open). TheManage Deleted Projectstab shows all deleted projects for all users.
2. You can restore one or more projects at a time, as follows: Then, fromMenuchooseRecover Selected Projects. A warning message appears prompting you to confirm that you want to restore the project(s).
3. Click to restore the project(s). Restored projects will be immediately available, to the owner and to anyone sharing the project.

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