---
title: "Delete a trace by identifier"
method: DELETE
path: "/v1/traces/{trace_identifier}"
tags: ["traces"]
---

# Delete a trace by identifier

`DELETE /v1/traces/{trace_identifier}`

Delete an entire trace by its identifier. The identifier can be either:
1. A Relay node ID (base64-encoded)
2. An OpenTelemetry trace_id (hex string)

This will permanently remove all spans in the trace and their associated data.

## Path parameters

- `trace_identifier` string, required — The trace identifier: either a relay GlobalID or OpenTelemetry trace_id

## Response `204`

Successful Response

## Other responses

- `403` — Forbidden
- `404` — Not Found
- `422` — Validation Error

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