# 5. How to Delete a Desk

*When to Delete a Desk*

1. You ran a pilot “Beta Test” Desk that never went live.
2. You permanently closed one of your “Office” desks.

<p class="callout warning">**Deletion is permanent:** All membership links and any Desk-specific workflows disappear. Only manually created Desks can be deleted; you cannot remove a Project’s Default Desk.</p>

**Step 1. Locate the Desk** In the Desks module, find the card for the Desk you wish to remove.

**Step 2. Initiate Deletion** Hover over that card and click the 🗑️ **Delete** icon in the top-right corner.

**Step 3. Confirm Permanently** A modal appears warning you: “**Are you sure?**”  
Click **Confirm** to proceed, or **Cancel** to back out.

**Step 4. Post-Deletion Cleanup** Any Clients still assigned to that Desk automatically fall back to the Project’s Default Desk.  
Review your Default Desk to reassign those Clients or move them to another active Desk.

**Best Practices &amp; Tips**

**Rename vs. Delete:** If the Desk’s purpose changes, prefer renaming and updating membership to preserve history.  
**Regular Audits:** Monthly, use the 👥 Show members view to verify only current employees retain Desk access.  
**Pre-Deletion Reassignment:** Before deleting, move high-priority Clients or Requests elsewhere to avoid workflow disruption