# Delete Policy

Delete policies that are still in draft and no longer needed.

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        All <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Account Owners</span> and <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Security Admins</span>
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        Available on the <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Free</span>, <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Core</span> and <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Business</span> plans
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## Steps

<Steps>

<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>

<Step title="Open Policy Manager">
  Navigate to **Policy Manager** from the left-hand menu.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Draft Policy">
  Locate a policy in **Draft** status.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Policy Actions">
  Click the **3 dots** next to the policy.
</Step>

<Step title="Delete Policy">
  Click **Delete Policy** to remove the draft.
</Step>

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## What Happens Next

<TipInfo>The draft policy is permanently removed from the system.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>The policy cannot be recovered after deletion.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>No users are affected since the policy was not published.</TipInfo>

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## Troubleshooting

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<Accordion title="Delete Option Not Available" defaultOpen>
If delete is not available:

- Ensure the policy is in **Draft** status  
- Published policies cannot be deleted  
- Verify you have correct permissions
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<Accordion title="Accidental Deletion">
If a policy was deleted:

- The policy cannot be restored  
- Recreate the policy if needed  
- Consider exporting policies before deletion
</Accordion>

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