> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.chief.bot/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deleting a chat

> Deleting a chat thread removes it permanently.

Deleting a [chat thread](/help/chatting-with-chief/how-chats-work) removes it permanently. This can't be undone, so Chief always asks you to confirm first.

## Delete a chat thread

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/chief-2d405d1a/ZjT7ckngTj8rjHF7/images/help/chat-delete-menu.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ZjT7ckngTj8rjHF7&q=85&s=3ac73c135be0db165fb83a1bb0fc9e6a" alt="Chief: delete a chat — the Chat actions menu with Delete this chat thread" width="840" height="460" data-path="images/help/chat-delete-menu.png" />
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1. Open the chat. In the thread header, click the **⋯** (three-dot) **Chat actions menu**.
2. Choose **Delete this chat thread** (the red trash item at the bottom of the menu).
3. A confirmation dialog opens, titled **Delete "\[chat name]"?**
4. Read the warning, then click **Yes, Delete Chat Thread**. To back out, click **Cancel** or the X.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/chief-2d405d1a/ZjT7ckngTj8rjHF7/images/help/chat-delete-dialog.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ZjT7ckngTj8rjHF7&q=85&s=7c99f12baadbaafabb669f45668e72e4" alt="Chief: delete a chat — the confirmation dialog" width="900" height="530" data-path="images/help/chat-delete-dialog.png" />
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<Warning>
  ⚠️ **Important:** If [the chat is shared](/help/sharing-visibility/chat-visibility-private-project-restricted), deleting it removes it permanently for **all users** with access to the project — not just you. The dialog spells this out before you confirm.
</Warning>

## Deleting a single prompt instead of the whole chat

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/chief-2d405d1a/ZjT7ckngTj8rjHF7/images/help/chat-prompt-delete.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ZjT7ckngTj8rjHF7&q=85&s=d726bc3d712e03dabf40bb429478df16" alt="Chief: delete a single prompt — the trash button on a prompt" width="970" height="350" data-path="images/help/chat-prompt-delete.png" />
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If you only want to remove one prompt-and-answer pair (available in [Advanced Mode](/help/account-settings/regular-vs-advanced-mode)), hover over the prompt and use its **delete** button instead. Its tooltip explains: "Remove this prompt + response from chat thread view. (The LLM will still remember it.)" — so Chief keeps the context even though it leaves your view.

## FAQ

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  <Accordion title="Why can't I delete my chat right now?">
    You can't delete a chat while it's still generating a response. The dialog shows: "Cannot delete this chat thread while a response is being generated. Please wait for the response to complete." Wait for the answer to finish (or click [**Stop Generating**](/help/chatting-with-chief/regenerating-or-stopping-a-response)), then delete — you'll see a **Delete later** button in the meantime.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I recover a chat I deleted?">
    No. Deletion is permanent and can't be recovered. If you're unsure, [rename](/help/chatting-with-chief/renaming-chats-auto-generated-titles) or keep the chat rather than deleting it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The delete failed. What should I do?">
    If you see "Failed to delete chat thread. Please try again," it's usually a temporary connection issue. Check [the offline banner](/help/chatting-with-chief/working-offline-draft-preservation) at the top of the screen, then try again.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>