Delete a project

Deleting a project permanently removes it from Operately. This action cannot be undone, so use it carefully.

Deleting a project#

1. Open the project page and go to the Overview tab
2. In the sidebar, click Delete
3. Review the warning message about permanent deletion
4. Click Delete Forever to confirm

What gets deleted#

Project details — All descriptions, milestones, tasks, and settings.

Progress history — All check-ins, updates, and progress data.

Discussions — All comments and conversations related to the project.

Activity — All activity records and audit trails.

Resources — All attached files, links, and documents.

Contributors — All contributor assignments and permissions.

When to delete vs. close#

Delete — Use when a project was created by mistake, is completely irrelevant, or contains sensitive information that needs to be permanently removed.

Close — Use when a project is complete or no longer relevant but you want to preserve the history and insights.

Considerations before deleting#

Impact on other work — Check if the project is linked to parent goals or has dependencies that might be affected.

Team communication — Let relevant team members and contributors know about the deletion.

Data preservation — Export any important information, documents, or resources before deleting.

Alternative approaches — Consider closing the project instead to preserve history and learnings.

Recovery#

Once a project is deleted, it cannot be recovered. The deletion is permanent and affects all users who had access to the project.