---
title: "Delete a reference"
method: DELETE
path: "/repos/{owner}/{repo}/git/refs/{ref}"
tags: ["git"]
---

# Delete a reference

`DELETE /repos/{owner}/{repo}/git/refs/{ref}`

Deletes the provided reference.

## Path parameters

- `owner` string, required
- `repo` string, required
- `ref` string, required

## Response `204`

Response

## Other responses

- `409` — Conflict
- `422` — Validation failed, an attempt was made to delete the default branch, or the endpoint has been spammed.

---

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