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Delete Graph

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• Deleting a graph is permanent. Once deleted, it cannot be recovered.
• Make a backup first with Export, and use Export attachments in Data & Backups if you want copies of your uploaded files, because there is no undo.
• Deleting a graph does not delete the files uploaded to it. If you want those gone too, delete them in the File Manager before deleting the graph.

How to delete a graph

• Open Settings → Graph → Delete this graph. On shared graphs, only admins can do this.
• Roam asks you to type the graph's name to confirm, then click I understand the consequences, proceed with deletion.

Deleting an encrypted graph

• Deleting an [encrypted graph](Encrypted Graphs) also loses every file uploaded to it, even if you made a backup first, because backups don't include the media files.
• Save the files first with Export attachments, in Settings → Data & Backups.

Related

• Delete local cache, in the same settings tab, is a different thing: it clears the graph's copy on your device, and any unsynced local changes are lost with it. A hosted graph re-downloads from the server afterwards.
• A Local Graph exists only in your browser, so deleting one removes it completely.