---
title: "Approve Deletion Request"
method: POST
path: "/api/admin/v1/deletion_requests/{id}/approve"
tags: ["Admin Resources"]
---

# Approve Deletion Request

`POST /api/admin/v1/deletion_requests/{id}/approve`

Approve and execute a user deletion request. Requires superadmin privileges.

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Response `200`

successful

- object
  - `success` boolean
  - `message` string
  - `deletion_request` object
    - `id` integer
    - `user_id` integer
    - `user` object, nullable
      - `id` integer
      - `username` string
      - `display_name` string, nullable
    - `status` 'pending' | 'approved' | 'cancelled' | 'completed'
    - `requested_at` string, date_time, nullable
    - `scheduled_deletion_at` string, date_time, nullable
    - `completed_at` string, date_time, nullable
    - `admin_approved_by` object, nullable
      - `id` integer
      - `username` string
      - `display_name` string, nullable
    - `created_at` string, date_time
    - `updated_at` string, date_time

## Other responses

- `401` — unauthorized
- `404` — not found

---

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