How to delete a project on github (two ways)

Deleting a project on Github is a very basic operation, but for many users, it may not be possible due to lack of experience. If you are in this situation, this article provides you with some detailed guidance.

Deleting projects on Github can be done in two ways: deleting through the website, or deleting through the Git client. These two methods are introduced below.

Method 1: Delete through the website

Step one: Enter the Github official website (https://github.com/) and log in to your account. Then find the item you want to delete on the home page.

Step 2: Click the item to be deleted to enter the details page, and then click "Settings" in the upper right corner of the page.

Step 3: On the project settings page, scroll down to see the "Danger Zone" area, and then click "Delete this repository".

Step 4: On the pop-up page, enter the name of the project to be deleted, and click the "I understand the consequences, delete this repository" button.

Step 5: Enter the Github account password to confirm, and then click the "Delete" button to complete the deletion operation.

Method 2: Delete through Git client

If you use Git client to manage Github projects, you can delete it through the following steps.

Step one: Use the Git client to log in to your Github account and clone the project to be deleted locally.

Step 2: Open Git Bash or terminal, and then enter the directory of the local clone project.

Step 3: Enter the command "$ rm -rf .git" in the terminal and press Enter. This operation will delete the local Git repository.

Step 4: Go back to the Github website, enter the project you want to delete, and then use the steps in method 1 to delete it.

Summary

You can delete projects on Github through the above two methods. It should be noted that once the deletion is completed, it cannot be restored, so you need to be cautious when doing so. In addition, if you are the creator of the project, you need to consider the impact of the project on others and make necessary notifications and explanations before deleting it.

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