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# Delete a topic
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{!admin-only.md!}
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We generally recommend against deleting topics, but there are a few
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situations in which it can be useful:
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* Clearing out test messages after setting up an organization.
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* Clearing out messages from an overly enthusiastic bot.
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* Managing abuse.
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In most other cases, [renaming a topic](/help/rename-a-topic) is often a
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better idea, or just leaving the topic as is. Deleting a topic can confuse
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users who come to the topic later via an email notification.
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### Delete a topic
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{start_tabs}
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1. Hover over the topic in the **left sidebar**.
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1. Click the down chevron (<i class="fa fa-chevron-down"></i>).
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1. Click **Delete all messages in `<topic>`**.
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1. Click **Delete messages**.
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{end_tabs}
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