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title: "Delete Apps, Releases, and Patches"
description: "What deleting an app, release, or patch in Shorebird removes, and the options to consider first."
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Note

Deleting is permanent and cannot be undone. Shorebird is unable to restore deleted apps, releases, or patches once deleted.

## Before you delete

[Section titled “Before you delete”](#before-you-delete)

People usually reach for delete when a patch has a problem, but deleting is rarely the right fix. Think about why you want to delete, and whether one of these options fits better:

* **A patch has a bug.** [Roll it back](/code-push/rollback) instead of deleting its release. A rollback removes the patch from end users’ devices, and you can roll it forward again later if the patch turns out to be fine.
* **You want to test a patch before users get it.** Publish it to a [staging track](/code-push/guides/staging-patches).
* **You want to move an app to another organization.** Transfer ownership of the app instead of deleting it.

Delete only when you no longer need an app or release at all. If you’re not sure which option is right, [reach out](mailto:contact@shorebird.dev) and the Shorebird team can help you decide.

## Delete a patch

[Section titled “Delete a patch”](#delete-a-patch)

Individual patches can’t be deleted. A patch is removed along with the release it belongs to, or the app that owns that release.

If you want to stop serving a patch, you can roll it back. A rollback remotely uninstalls the patch from end users’ devices and falls back to the previous patch or the base release. You can undo a rollback later if you need to.

[Roll back a Patch](/code-push/rollback)Remotely uninstall a patch. You can undo a rollback later.

## Delete a release

[Section titled “Delete a release”](#delete-a-release)

Releases are deleted per platform. When you delete a release, the dialog asks which platforms to delete, and your choice determines what is removed:

* **All** deletes the release itself, along with its artifacts and every patch published to it. Devices will no longer receive patches for that release version.
* **A single platform** deletes that platform’s release and patch binaries. The release itself remains, and the other platforms are untouched.

In both cases, the deleted binaries can’t be restored.

See [Delete releases](/code-push/release#delete-releases) for the steps and for the platform selection dialog.

## Delete an app

[Section titled “Delete an app”](#delete-an-app)

Deleting an app also deletes every release, patch, and artifact associated with it. Copies of the app that are already installed on end users’ devices keep working normally, but they won’t receive new patches.

If you want to move an app to another organization, use **Transfer Ownership** in the same Danger Zone instead of deleting it.

1. Navigate to the app in the [Shorebird console](https://console.shorebird.dev/).
2. Go to the **Settings** tab.
3. In the **Danger Zone**, select **Delete**.
4. Confirm in the dialog that appears.

## Delete an account

[Section titled “Delete an account”](#delete-an-account)

Deleting your account removes your personal organization and everything in it. If you own any team organizations, transfer or delete those first.

[Delete Account](/account/delete-account)Permanently delete your Shorebird account and all associated data.