# Source: https://docs.chatling.ai/general-settings/delete.md

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# How to delete a chatbot

> Learn how to remove a chatbot permanently from your account.

If you no longer need a chatbot, you can delete it from the dashboard.

Deleting a chatbot will permanently remove it from your account, and you won't be able to recover it. All data associated with the chatbot, including contacts, conversations, and knowledge base will be removed permanently.

## How to delete a chatbot

1. Open the chatbot you want to delete.
2. From the menu, click on `Settings` under the `Chatbot` section.

<img src="https://chatling-assets.b-cdn.net/open-chatbot-settings.jpg" width="300" alt="Open chatbot settings" />

3. Go to the `Delete` tab.

<img src="https://chatling-assets.b-cdn.net/click-delete-tab-in-chatbot-settings.jpg" width="400" alt="Click delete tab in chatbot settings" />

4. Click the `Delete` button.

<img src="https://chatling-assets.b-cdn.net/click-delete-chatbot-button.jpg" width="400" alt="Click delete button" />

5. Confirm the deletion by typing `delete permanently` in the text box and click \`Delete\`\`

<img src="https://chatling-assets.b-cdn.net/chatbot-deletion-confirmation.jpg" width="400" alt="Confirm delete chatbot" />