# Delete Checks

Source: https://userguide.qualytics.io/data-quality-checks/checks/how-tos/managing/delete-checks/

Delete an archived check to remove it for good. Only archived checks can be deleted. To delete an Active or Draft check, archive it first. See [Archive Checks](https://userguide.qualytics.io/data-quality-checks/checks/how-tos/status/archive-check/).

> **Warning: Deleting cannot be undone**
>
> A deleted check cannot be restored. To keep it for reference, leave it archived instead.

> **Note: Permission Required**
>
> Deleting a check requires the **Author** team permission on its datastore. See [Team Permissions](https://userguide.qualytics.io/settings/access/teams/team-permissions/overview/).

> **Info: Where you can do this**
>
> These actions are on the **Checks** tab of a datastore, a table or file, a field, and a check template. Each one lists the checks of that context, with the same tabs, row menu , and bulk selection.

## Steps

**Tab: From the List**

**Step 1**: Open the **Checks** tab of the datastore, table or file, field, or check template that holds the check.

**Step 2**: Click the **Archived**  tab. To narrow the list, pick the **Discarded** or **Invalid** subtab, or search and filter it. See [Filter and Sort Checks](https://userguide.qualytics.io/data-quality-checks/checks/how-tos/filter-and-sort/).

**Step 3**: Click  on the check. A menu opens.

**Step 4**: Click **Delete** . A confirmation dialog opens.

**Step 5**: Click **Delete**. A success message appears, and the check is removed.

**Tab: From the Check's Page**

**Step 1**: Open the **Checks** tab of the datastore, table or file, or field that holds the check.

**Step 2**: Click the **Archived**  tab. To narrow the list, pick the **Discarded** or **Invalid** subtab, or search and filter it. See [Filter and Sort Checks](https://userguide.qualytics.io/data-quality-checks/checks/how-tos/filter-and-sort/).

**Step 3**: Click the check. Its page opens.

**Step 4**: Click  at the top right. A menu opens.

**Step 5**: Click **Delete** . A confirmation dialog opens.

**Step 6**: Click **Delete**. A success message appears, and the check is removed.

**Tab: In Bulk**

**Step 1**: Open the **Checks** tab of the datastore, table or file, field, or check template that holds the checks.

**Step 2**: Click the **Archived**  tab. To narrow the list, pick the **Discarded** or **Invalid** subtab, or search and filter it. See [Filter and Sort Checks](https://userguide.qualytics.io/data-quality-checks/checks/how-tos/filter-and-sort/).

**Step 3**: Select the checkboxes of the checks to delete. A selection bar appears with the number selected.

**Step 4**: Click  in the selection bar, then click **Delete** . A confirmation dialog opens.

**Step 5**: Click **Delete**. A success message appears, and the checks are removed.

*Last updated: November 10, 2026.*