# Delete File

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`DELETE /files/{id}`

Permanently removes a file from the system. This action cannot be undone.

### Parameters

```json
[
  {
    "in": "path",
    "name": "id",
    "required": true,
    "schema": {
      "type": "string",
      "example": "file_abcdefgh1234"
    }
  }
]
```

### Responses

#### 202 - Accepted

**Example:**

```json
{
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "req_abcdefghij1234567890",
    "org_id": "org_abcdefgh1234",
    "project_id": "prj_abcdefgh1234",
    "version": "2025-01-01",
    "type": "object"
  },
  "data": {
    "message": "file_abcdefgh1234 deleted"
  },
  "error": null,
  "links": {
    "parent": "https://api.ittybit.com/files"
  }
}
```