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Delete a content type

NOTE: To be able to delete a content type, you must first delete all of its entries, including those that are archived.

To delete a content type:

  1. Log in to the Contentful web app.

  2. Go to the Content model tab.

  3. Go to the required content type and click to open it. The content type editor is displayed.

  4. Click the three dots actions menu and select Delete from the drop-down. The "Delete content type" window is displayed.

  5. In the "Delete content type" window, enter the name of your content type to confirm deleting it.

    NOTE: A content type can't be restored after it is deleted.

  6. Click Delete. Your content type is deleted.