How to delete a page in Confluence quickly and easily
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How to delete a page in Confluence quickly and easily
Simon Kirrane
5th August, 2024
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Simon Kirrane
5th August, 2024
2 min read
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Deleting a single page in Confluence
Delete multiple Confluence pages and attachments
When not to delete a page
Knowing how to delete a page in Confluence isn't obvious. We'll show you the steps needed, plus an alternative option if you're not ready to say goodbye forever.
Whether you're a Confluence power user or just setting up your first Confluence page, there's always something new to learn - such as how to delete a page in Confluence. For more handy tips on managing your pages, check out our blog on how to move and copy Confluence pages.
How to delete a page in Confluence
One of the most common questions users ask is how to delete a page in Confluence. While straightforward in theory, there are several things to bear in mind with this task.
Deleting a single page in Confluence
If you have permission, it's easy to delete a Confluence page. Simply:
1. Click the three dots (… ) at the top right of the page.
2. Click Delete.
Help, I can't find the Delete option!
If you can't delete a page, this is probably because of your space permission settings. By default, Confluence space permissions restrict end users from deleting pages. If you don't see the Delete option in your dropdown menu, don't worry! Simply ask your Confluence admin to change the permissions settings, and then you should be able to delete pages quickly.
Here's how to delete a page in Confluence Cloud:
Click the more actions (three dots) button in the top right corner of your Confluence page
Click 'Delete' to say goodbye to your Confluence page
✏️ Note: The Delete function doesn't permanently delete the page. Instead, it moves the page to the space's Trash, where it can be restored or permanently deleted by a space admin. It also won't delete child pages of the removed page—these will move up to the nearest parent page instead.
Permanently delete content via Confluence's Trash area
You can access your space’s trash by navigating to the ‘Manage content’ card under Space settings, then clicking Trash.
See Atlassian's Confluence support for more instructions on deleting page hierarchies and unpublished pages.
Deleting multiple Confluence pages, comments, and attachments
If you want to save time and delete pages, comments and attachments in bulk, ScriptRunner for Confluence can help. We recommend restricting access to pages while you're moving content around to ensure that no page edits or moves get missed in the shuffle. You can use scripts like Bulk Delete Attachments, Bulk Delete Comments and Delete Page Tree to perform more thorough clean-ups.
When not to delete a Confluence page
You might be done with a page for now, but you’re not ready to say goodbye to it forever. Maybe it just needs updating, or simply isn’t needed right now but might be in the future.
While deleting pages in Confluence doesn't automatically make them unrecoverable, there's still a chance that a space admin could choose to purge the entire contents of the trash, meaning all the content in it is gone for good.
So if you want to remove a page from your Space but still make sure that it sticks around, you’ll want to archive your Confluence page. Not sure how? We’ve got you. Read our blog to find out how to archive a Confluence page.
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Simon Kirrane
Senior Content Marketing Manager
With a 20-year career in content marketing, Simon has represented a range of international brands. His current specialism is the future of work and work management. Simon is skilled at launching content pipelines, establishing powerful brands, and crafting innovative content strategies.
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