> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usefusion.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deleting a Quest

> How to safely delete a quest with impact review and confirmation.

Quest deletion uses a **soft-delete** approach — deleted quests are marked as removed but their data is preserved in the database for a grace period. This ensures accidental deletions can be recovered.

## How to Delete a Quest

1. Navigate to the **Quests** dashboard
2. Find the quest you want to delete
3. Click the **⋯ (more)** menu on the quest card
4. Select **Delete Quest**

## Impact Preview

Before confirming deletion, NeuroFusion shows an **impact summary** so you understand exactly what will be affected:

| Impact Area      | What's Shown                                                    |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Participants** | Number of users who have joined this quest                      |
| **Datasets**     | Total number of submitted responses and experiment data         |
| **Media files**  | Count of uploaded files, grouped by type (images, audio, video) |

## Confirmation

* If the quest has **no data** (no participants, no datasets), you can delete it with a single click
* If the quest **has data**, you must type the quest title to confirm deletion — this prevents accidental data loss

<Info>
  Deleted quests are **soft-deleted** — they are hidden from the dashboard but their data is preserved. Contact support at [contact@usefusion.app](mailto:contact@usefusion.app) if you need to recover a deleted quest.
</Info>

## Who Can Delete a Quest

Only the quest **creator** or an organization member with `quest.delete` permission can delete a quest. Collaborators without this permission will not see the delete option.

## What Happens After Deletion

* The quest is removed from the dashboard and public listings
* Participants can no longer submit data to the quest
* Existing datasets and responses are preserved (soft-delete)
* The deletion is recorded in the [Data Audit Trail](/data/audit-trail) if enabled for your organization