---
title: "Delete a resource"
method: DELETE
path: "/resources/{resource_id}/"
tags: ["Resources"]
---

# Delete a resource

`DELETE /resources/{resource_id}/`

Permanently delete a specific resource.

Finalized resources or those linked to active registrations may not be deletable.

## Path parameters

- `resource_id` string, required

## Response `204`

Resource deleted successfully. No content returned.

## Other responses

- `401` — Authentication required.
- `403` — Permission denied or resource cannot be deleted.
- `404` — Resource not found.

---

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