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How to Delete a Fork in Github

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Here's how to delete a fork in GitHub

  1. Navigate to your GitHub profile by clicking your profile picture in the top-right corner.
  2. Select 'Your repositories' from the dropdown menu that appears.
  3. Find and click on the forked repository you want to delete from your repository list.
  4. Click on the 'Settings' tab located in the top navigation bar of the repository.
  5. Scroll down to the bottom of the Settings page to locate the 'Danger Zone' section.
  6. Click the 'Delete this repository' button within the Danger Zone area.
  7. Press the 'I want to delete this repository' button to proceed with deletion.
  8. Check the box next to 'I have read and understand these effects' to acknowledge the consequences.
  9. Type the exact repository name in the text field when prompted to confirm deletion.
  10. Click the final 'Delete this repository' button to complete the deletion process.
  11. Enter your GitHub password if prompted and click 'Confirm' to finalize the action.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, once you delete a forked repository, it cannot be recovered through GitHub. The deletion is permanent and irreversible. If you need the repository again, you'll have to fork it anew from the original source.