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How to delete a workflow

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To permanently delete a workflow, you must first archive it.

1. Archive the workflow

You can archive a workflow in either of these ways:

From the workflow editor:

Open the workflow, click the three-dot menu, then select Archive.

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From the workflows list:

Find the workflow, click its three-dot menu, then select Archive.

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2. Permanently delete the workflow

Warning: Permanently deleting a workflow also deletes its execution history. This action cannot be undone.

You can permanently delete an archived workflow in either of these ways:

Immediately after archiving:

Click Delete permanently in the notification that appears in the bottom-right corner, then confirm the deletion.

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From the archived workflows list:

On the Workflows overview page, click the Filter icon and select Show archived workflows. Find the workflow, click its three-dot menu, select Delete, then confirm the deletion.

Filter:

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And Delete:

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Deleted a workflow by mistake?

You may be able to recover it from a backup created before the deletion, if that backup contains the workflow. See I accidentally deleted my workflow for recovery options.

Article Last Updated At: 2026-10-12T09:51:20.102Z