Essential Pro

Sometimes you need to permanently remove a protocol from your library. Whether it's outdated, redundant, or no longer relevant, deleting gives you a clean slate. However, deletion is permanent and has important implications, especially for public protocols that others may have saved.

Pro Feature

Deleting protocols is available to Pro subscribers for protocols they've created. You can remove saved protocols from your library using the "Remove" function instead.

How to Delete a Protocol

1
Navigate to "My Library" and select "My Protocols". Find the protocol you want to delete.
2
Click the Trash icon on the protocol card
3
Confirm the action in the pop-up modal. Warning: This cannot be undone, deleted protocols cannot be recovered once deleted.

Critical Warning

Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone! Once you confirm deletion:

The protocol is immediately and permanently removed
You cannot recover the content—it's gone forever
There is no "undo" or recovery option
All associated data (likes, testimonials) is also deleted

What Happens When You Delete

🗑️ From Your Library

The protocol is immediately removed from your "My Protocols" collection. It will no longer appear in your library, search results, or anywhere in your account.

🔍 From Discovery

If the protocol was Public, it's instantly removed from the Discover page and all search results. No one can find or access it anymore.

📚 For Users Who Saved It

Users who saved your protocol to their library will see it marked as "Removed by Author." They keep a reference but can no longer view the full details.

💬 Testimonials & Likes

All testimonials, comments, and likes associated with the protocol are permanently deleted. This data cannot be recovered.

🔗 Shareable Links

All previously shared links stop working immediately. Anyone clicking an old link will see a "Protocol not found" message.

Before You Delete: Consider Alternatives

Deletion is permanent—consider these alternatives first:

🔒

Make It Private

Change visibility to Private instead of deleting. You keep the protocol for future reference but remove it from public view.

Best for: Outdated protocols you might want to reference or update later

✏️

Edit & Update

Update the protocol with improved information rather than starting from scratch. Your existing likes and testimonials remain intact.

Best for: Protocols that need refinement but have good engagement

📋

Duplicate First

Create a new improved version before deleting the old one. This preserves your work and gives users a migration path.

Best for: Major protocol overhauls or complete reformulations

📝

Add Disclaimer

Edit to add an update notice in Author Notes explaining changes or deprecation. Keep it available for historical reference.

Best for: Protocols with many saves but outdated information

Pro Tip

If you're deleting a popular protocol, consider creating a new updated version first and adding a note to your old protocol directing users to the new one. Then wait a week before deleting the old version to give users time to transition.

When Deletion Makes Sense

Delete when:

✓

It's a duplicate or test protocol

Cleaning up experimental or redundant content

✓

It contains incorrect or unsafe information

Better to remove completely than risk harm

✓

It's private and you'll never use it again

No one else has saved it, and it's taking up space

✓

You're completely rebranding your protocols

Starting fresh with an entirely new approach

Impact on Your Profile & Reputation

Deleting public protocols affects your presence on the platform:

Your total protocol count decreases
If it was highly liked, you lose that social proof
Users who followed you for that specific protocol may be disappointed
Your author statistics (total likes, saves) are recalculated

⚠️

Think Twice Before Deleting Popular Protocols

If your protocol has 50+ saves or multiple testimonials, deletion significantly impacts other users. Consider making it private or adding a deprecation notice instead. Your reputation is built on reliability—sudden deletions can erode trust.

Can't Find the Delete Option?

If you don't see the delete option, check:

Are you the author? You can only delete protocols you created
Is your Pro subscription active? Deletion requires an active Pro account
Are you in the right tab? Make sure you're in "My Protocols" not "Saved Protocols"

Former Pro subscribers: If your Pro subscription has expired, you can still delete protocols you created while you were Pro. However, you won't be able to create new protocols or edit existing ones.

The Psychology of Letting Go

It's natural to feel attached to protocols you've created, especially if they represent hours of work. Remember that deletion isn't failure—it's curation. Your library should reflect your current best practices and expertise. Just like a gardener prunes to promote healthy growth, removing outdated protocols helps your best work shine. When in doubt, make it private first and revisit the deletion decision in a month.