---
title: "Delete file"
method: DELETE
path: "/files/{id}"
tags: ["files"]
---

# Delete file

`DELETE /files/{id}`

Cascading action (removes file from any datasets containing it and
deletes its previews, metadata and thumbnail).

## Response `200`

OK

## Other responses

- `400` — The server could not process your request, this happens for example when the id specified is not of the correct form. See the message field for more information.
- `401` — The request has not been applied because it lacks valid authentication credentials for the target resource.
- `404` — The requested resource was not found

---

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