---
title: "Delete an index"
method: DELETE
path: "/api/v1/logs/config/indexes/{name}"
tags: ["Logs Indexes"]
---

# Delete an index

`DELETE /api/v1/logs/config/indexes/{name}`

Delete an existing index from your organization. Index deletions are permanent and cannot be reverted.
You cannot recreate an index with the same name as deleted ones.

## Path parameters

- `name` string, required

## Response `200`

OK

## Other responses

- `403` — Forbidden
- `404` — Not Found
- `429` — Too many requests

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