# Deleting a blueprint
## Introduction
If a blueprint is no longer required, you can remove it entirely. Deleting a blueprint (as opposed to [deleting a specific version of a blueprint](/product-documentation/blueprints/working-with-private-blueprints/deleting-a-blueprint-version.md)) means that it's no longer displayed in your private marketplace - and therefore no longer available for your managed/'child' companies to install.
## Need to know
* Deleting a blueprint does not affect any existing installations.
## The steps
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**Log in to your own company profile**
Log in to the dashboard and (if you're managing multiple company profiles) ensure that you've [switched to your own profile](/product-documentation/company-management/multi-company-profiles/switching-in-and-out-of-a-linked-company.md).
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**Access private blueprints**
Select `marketplace` from the left-hand navigation menu, then select `blueprints` and `private` tabs. Here you will see any blueprints that have been built by users associated with your company profile.
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**Access the manifest for the required blueprint**
Click the blueprint tile that you want to manage. For example:
The [blueprint manifest](/product-documentation/blueprints/working-with-private-blueprints/building-a-private-blueprint.md) is displayed with the currently `active` version is displayed by default - for example:
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**Select the delete option**
Click the ellipsis icon at the top of the page:
Then select the `delete` option:
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**Confirm this action**
When prompted, confirm that you want to proceed with this action by entering the name of this blueprint. The required name is shown as placeholder text - for example:
Overtype this with the name displayed, then click the `delete` button. For example:
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