---
title: "Delete a mute rule"
method: DELETE
path: "/api/v2/security/findings/automation/mute_rules/{rule_id}"
tags: ["Security Monitoring"]
---

# Delete a mute rule

`DELETE /api/v2/security/findings/automation/mute_rules/{rule_id}`

Delete an existing mute rule by ID.

## Path parameters

- `rule_id` string, uuid, required

## Response `204`

Rule successfully deleted.

## Other responses

- `403` — Forbidden
- `404` — Not Found
- `429` — Too many requests

---

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