---
title: "Delete a namespace"
method: DELETE
path: "/namespaces/{namespace}"
tags: ["Namespace Operations"]
---

# Delete a namespace

`DELETE /namespaces/{namespace}`

Delete a namespace from a serverless index. Deleting a namespace is irreversible; all data in the namespace is permanently deleted.

For guidance and examples, see [Manage namespaces](https://docs.pinecone.io/guides/manage-data/manage-namespaces).

**Note:** This operation is not supported for pod-based indexes.

## Path parameters

- `namespace` string, required

## Headers

- `X-Pinecone-Api-Version` string, required

## Response `200`

A successful response.

- DbDataDeleteResponse — The response for the `delete` operation.

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request. The request body included invalid request parameters.
- `4XX` — An unexpected error response.
- `5XX` — An unexpected error response.

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