How to Delete a Repository on GitHub
After working on some coding projects for some time, your GitHub account might be flooded with repositories. Here's a short guide on how to delete a remote repository on GitHub.com.
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Things to Check before Deleting
Before you go and delete a repository, it makes sense to run through a little checklist:
1. Teamwork: you might not need the repository anymore, but in case you're working in a team, you should make sure that your teammates also don't need it anymore!
2. Permissions: do you have sufficient permissions to delete the repository? You should be either an organization owner or have admin permissions for the repository.
3. Sure? Lastly, double-check that you have the right repository and that you really want to get rid of it. When it's gone, it's gone! 😱
Deleting a Repository
When you've made the decision to delete, you should open the "Settings" page for the repository. There, scroll down all the way to the bottom and you'll find the button "Delete this repository".
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