How to delete a repository on GitHub

Deleting a repository on GitHub

Before deleting a repo on GitHub, know that you can also make it private for free as of 2019.

See here: github.blog/2019-01-07-new-year-new-github

To delete a repo on GitHub do the following:

·       Go to repository.

·       Make note of the URL if you want to test it later.

·       Click settings and go to danger zone.

·       Click on Delete this repository.
(you will be prompted to confirm).

·       On confirmation, you must type the name of the repo
(pasting will not do).

·       Click on the delete button.

·       Enter your password if asked.

·       Confirm to finish deletion.

Besides deleting repositories on GitHub, you can make repositories private, or archive a repository by making it a read-only repo; You can even transfer ownership if you are not interested on the project anymore.

To do any of these transactions, follow the first three steps outlined above, and then choose the action you're interested in.

Be well,
Tony