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# Entries Bulk Deletion

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Deleting project entries in bulk is permanent—**data cannot be recovered** once deleted. 

It is strongly recommended that a backup be performed before proceeding.
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#### Requirements

1. The project must be set as **locked;** To maintain data integrity and avoid race conditions, the project must first be set to **locked** status before deletion can begin. This ensures that no new entries are added or modified during the process.
2. Only users with the **Creator** role can execute this operation. Additionally, deletion is restricted to **one project at a time** to prevent excessive server load.

<figure><img src="/files/ok6aJlwq5fCik5SVoQ8m" alt=""><figcaption><p>Manage Entries > Deletion > Delete</p></figcaption></figure>