---
title: "Delete a collection"
method: DELETE
path: "/collections/{collection_name}"
tags: ["Manage Indexes"]
---

# Delete a collection

`DELETE /collections/{collection_name}`

Delete an existing collection.
Serverless indexes do not support collections.

## Path parameters

- `collection_name` string, required

## Headers

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

## Response `202`

The collection has been successfully deleted.

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized. Possible causes: Invalid API key.
- `404` — Collection not found.
- `500` — Internal server error.

---

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