> ## Documentation Index
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# Deleting a Ledger

> Delete a Ledger from your Organization in the Console when it is no longer used — data retention and compliance policies may keep audit records available.

To delete a Ledger, follow these steps:

<Danger>
  Check your data retention and compliance policy before you delete a Ledger. The Console removes the Ledger from active listings, but keeps the underlying record. Your retention policy controls how long the record stays available for audit, regulatory, or reporting purposes.
</Danger>

<Steps>
  <Step>
    On the **Ledgers** page, find the Ledger you want to delete.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click the three-dot menu (<Icon icon="ellipsis-vertical" />) in the **Actions** column. Select **Delete**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    A confirmation dialog will appear.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **Confirm** to delete the Ledger.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Midaz rejects Ledger deletion when `ENV_NAME=production`.
</Warning>

<Note>
  After you delete a Ledger, you can no longer use it. Its data may stay available for audit, regulatory, or reporting purposes, based on your retention policy.
</Note>

<Card title="API equivalent" type="tip" horizontal>
  [Delete a Ledger endpoint](/en/reference/midaz/delete-a-ledger)
</Card>