Delete Repository from GitHub

In this article we are going to explain the procedure on how to delete repository i.e. source code from GitHub application.

Login to GitHub with your credentials

GitHub

On successful login, you will be redirected to GitHub dashboard screen. On your dashboard, click on the extreme right side profile icon to expend the dropdown with list of options. In the provided options, click on Your repositories. (Refer below screenshot)

Github

Your repositories will display list of source code or repositories uploaded in your GitHub Account. Example in the below screenshot you are able to see 4 repositories uploaded in Digital TechJoint account

GitHub
GitHub

Select the repository that you would like to remove or delete from your GitHub Account. Once you click on the repository that you need to delete you will be presented with repository details screen. Click on the setting option. (Refer screenshot below)

GitHub
GitHub

Once you click on Setting, you will be redirected to screen having all the options related to the repository selected.

On this page, scroll to extreme below to view section titled as "Danger Zone". Here you will see the option/button "delete this repository".

You will be promoted for confirmation before permanently deleting the repository from your GitHub account. (refer below screenshot). The selected repository will be deleted once the confirmation is provided.

GitHub
GitHub

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