# Delete a workflow

Deleting a workflow now happens in 2 steps:

* Move the workflow to **Trash**
* Delete it permanently from **Trash**

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Once you delete a workflow from **Trash**, you cannot restore it.
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### Move a workflow to Trash

Use this option when you are viewing the workflow list.

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### Open the Flows menu

Click the three-dot menu on the workflow card.
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### Move the workflow to Trash

You can use either path:

* click **Move to trash**
* click **Settings** → **Move to trash**

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### Confirm

Confirm that you want to move the workflow to **Trash**.
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### Move a workflow to Trash from within the editor

Use this option when the workflow is already open in the builder.

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### Open the workflow menu

Click the three-dot menu in the builder.
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### Open settings

Click **Settings**.
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### Move the workflow to Trash

Click **Move to trash**.

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### Confirm

Confirm that you want to move the workflow to **Trash**.
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### Delete a workflow permanently from Trash

Use this step only when you are sure you no longer need the workflow.

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### Open Trash

Go to **Trash**.
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### Select the workflow

Find the workflow you want to remove permanently.

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### Delete permanently

Click **Delete**.
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### Confirm

Confirm the permanent deletion.
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### Tips

* Use **Move to trash** if you may need the workflow again.
* Export the workflow first if you may need it again.
* Empty **Trash** only when you are sure the workflow is no longer needed.

### Next steps

* Learn how to [manage a workflow](/workflow-builder/manage-a-workflow.md).
* Learn how to [create a workflow](/workflow-builder/create-a-workflow.md).


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