---
title: "Delete file"
method: DELETE
path: "/files/{id}"
tags: ["files"]
---

# Delete file

`DELETE /files/{id}`

Permanently delete a file from storage. This removes both the file content and its associated metadata.

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Response `204`

File successfully deleted

## Other responses

- `default` — Error occurred during file deletion

---

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