---
title: "Delete a Column"
method: DELETE
path: "/1/columns/{datasetSlug}/{columnId}"
tags: ["Columns"]
---

# Delete a Column

`DELETE /1/columns/{datasetSlug}/{columnId}`

Delete a column. **Note**: Deleted columns are no longer queryable, but data in existing permalinks (query results and trace views) will remain stored and available at those links.

## Response `204`

Success - no content

## Other responses

- `400` — The provided request body was invalid.
- `401` — Unauthorized
- `404` — Not Found
- `409` — Conflict
- `429` — Rate Limit Exceeded

---

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