---
title: "Delete a dataset"
method: DELETE
path: "/datasets/{id}"
tags: ["Private"]
---

# Delete a dataset

`DELETE /datasets/{id}`

Delete an existing dataset

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Response `204`

The dataset was successfully deleted

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorised to delete the dataset
- `403` — Forbidden to delete dataset, already published
- `500` — Failed to process the request due to an internal error

---

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