Delete a Federated Repository
Remove a Federated repository from JFrog Artifactory and review the impact on remaining members.
Delete a Federated repository when it is no longer needed. To temporarily disable a member instead of deleting it, see Pause and Resume Synchronization.
Who can perform this task: Platform Administrators
Warning
Deletion is irreversible for local artifacts in that repository.
Delete a Repository
To delete a repository:
- In the Administration module, click Repositories.
- Open the Federated tab.
- Open row actions for the target repository.
- Click Delete.
- Confirm the action.
You can also delete a Federated repository using the Delete Repository API.
Impact on Other Members
| Environment | Behavior |
|---|---|
| SaaS | Deletion may propagate to connected members depending on deployment policy. |
| Self-managed | Local repository is deleted. Remote members may continue independently. |
After deletion, validate and clean up membership on remaining members if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
This section provides answers to frequently asked questions.
FAQs
Q: Can I undo deleting a Federated repository?
A: No. Deletion is irreversible for local artifacts in that repository, so confirm you no longer need the content before deleting.
Q: What happens to other Federation members when I delete a repository?
A: It depends on your environment. On SaaS, deletion may propagate to connected members depending on deployment policy. On self-managed deployments, only the local repository is deleted and remote members may continue independently. See Impact on Other Members.
Q: Do I need to clean up anything after deleting a repository?
A: Yes. Validate and clean up Federation membership on the remaining members if they still reference the deleted repository.
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