---
title: "Delete app"
method: POST
path: "/v2/apps.deleteApp"
tags: ["apps"]
---

# Delete app

`POST /v2/apps.deleteApp`

Delete an existing app, identified by its id.

Deletion is asynchronous and eventually consistent. The app and all of its associated resources (environments, deployments, custom domains) are torn down by a background workflow. A successful response indicates the deletion was enqueued, not that every resource has already been removed.

Apps with delete protection enabled cannot be deleted until protection is disabled.

**Required Permissions**

Your root key must have one of the following permissions:
- `app.*.delete_app` (to delete any app)
- `app.<app_id>.delete_app` (to delete a specific app)

## Request body

- V2AppsDeleteAppRequestBody
  - `project` string, required — Identifies a resource by either its unique ID or its slug. Accepts a prefixed ID (such as 'proj_' or 'app_') or a slug.
  - `app` string, required — Identifies a resource by either its unique ID or its slug. Accepts a prefixed ID (such as 'proj_' or 'app_') or a slug.

## Response `202`

Successfully enqueued deletion of the app.

- V2AppsDeleteAppResponseBody
  - `meta` Meta, required — Metadata object included in every API response. This provides context about the request and is essential for debugging, audit trails, and support inquiries. The `requestId` is particularly important when troubleshooting issues with the Unkey support team.
    - `requestId` string, required — A unique id for this request. Always include this ID when contacting support about a specific API request. This identifier allows Unkey's support team to trace the exact request through logs and diagnostic systems to provide faster assistance.
  - `data` EmptyResponse, required — Empty response object by design. A successful response indicates this operation was successfully executed.

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request
- `401` — Unauthorized
- `403` — Forbidden - Insufficient permissions (requires `app.*.delete_app`)
- `404` — Not Found - The requested app does not exist in your workspace
- `412` — Delete protection is enabled. Disable protection through the dashboard or API, then retry the deletion.
- `429` — Too Many Requests
- `500` — Internal server error

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