---
title: "Delete an animation template"
method: DELETE
path: "/animation_templates/{uid}"
---

# Delete an animation template

`DELETE /animation_templates/{uid}`

Soft-deletes the template. Animations already rendered from it stay intact, but the template no longer appears in list/get calls and can't be used for new renders.

## Path parameters

- `uid` string, required

## Response `204`

Template deleted

## Other responses

- `403` — Template's api_write_access is `owner_only` and the caller's key is not owned by its creator
- `404` — Template not found
- `423` — Template's api_write_access is `nobody` — unlock via the dashboard

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