---
title: "Delete an issue"
method: DELETE
path: "/repositories/{workspace}/{repo_slug}/issues/{issue_id}"
tags: ["Issue tracker"]
deprecated: true
---

# Delete an issue

`DELETE /repositories/{workspace}/{repo_slug}/issues/{issue_id}`

> **Deprecated.**

Deletes the specified issue. This requires write access to the
repository.

## Response `204`

Indicates the issue was deleted successfully.

## Other responses

- `403` — When the authenticated user isn't authorized to delete the issue.
- `404` — The specified repository or issue does not exist or does not have the issue tracker enabled.

---

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