---
title: "Delete author"
method: DELETE
path: "/v1/authors/{identifier}"
tags: ["Authors"]
---

# Delete author

`DELETE /v1/authors/{identifier}`

Delete an author by ID or slug. Requires a private API key.

## Path parameters

- `identifier` string, required — Author ID or slug

## Response `200`

Author deleted successfully

- DeleteResponse
  - `id` string, required

## Other responses

- `403` — Public API key used for write operation
- `404` — Author not found
- `500` — Server error

---

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