Delete Pages

In the modern Umbraco 17 backoffice, deleting a page is a simple process, but it is important to understand the difference between unpublishing (taking a page offline) and deleting (removing it from the site tree).

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Locate the Page: Open the Content section in the Umbraco backoffice. Navigate through your site tree, which acts as a "digital filing cabinet," using the modern caret icons to expand folders.

  2. Open the Actions Menu:

    • Right-click the name of the page you wish to delete.

    • Alternatively, click the three dots (···) that appear next to the page name when you hover over it.

  3. Select Delete: From the slide-out actions menu, select the Delete option.

  4. Confirm the Action: A confirmation prompt will appear. Verify that you have selected the correct page before clicking Confirm or OK.

  5. Finalize Changes: Because Umbraco 17 uses a real-time Management API, the site tree will update instantly without requiring a manual refresh.

Pro-Tips for Content Management

  • Unpublishing vs. Deleting: If you only want to take a page offline temporarily but keep the content for later use, use the Unpublish command instead of deleting it.

  • Recycle Bin: In Umbraco, deleted pages are typically moved to the Recycle Bin at the bottom of the content tree. You can restore a page from here if it was deleted by mistake.

  • Deleting Sub-Pages: Be careful when deleting a parent node; doing so will also delete all of its sub-pages.

  • Check Links: Before deleting a page, ensure no other pages are linking to it to avoid "404 Not Found" errors for your visitors.

For a visual walkthrough of managing content and the backoffice interface in Umbraco 17+, you can refer to the official Umbraco HQ overview:

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Note: This video covers the latest features and interface updates relevant to the v17+ environment.

Relevant Links & Resources

  • uSkinned Video Tutorials: Visit the uSkinned YouTube Channel for a "Getting Started" series that covers the click-by-click process of managing page nodes.

  • Umbraco CMS Documentation: For deep technical details on the Umbraco 17 backoffice, refer to the official Umbraco Documentation.

  • uSkinned Help Guides: Access the uSkinned Guides & Docs for specific tutorials on "Content" and "Navigation" management.

 

Pro-Tip: If you need to bring a page back, right-click it inside the Recycle Bin and select Restore. To permanently clear space and improve site performance, right-click the Recycle Bin icon itself and select Empty recycle bin.

Where Next?

Now that you know how to "Delete Pages" to clear out the Recycle Bin, what do you do with content that you want to keep but don't want the public to see?

Perhaps you have a seasonal promotion that has ended, or a page that needs a major update before it's ready for prime time again. Instead of moving these to the bin, you can simply "turn them off." Your next step is learning how to "Hide Pages" (also known as Unpublishing).

We’ll show you how to take a page offline instantly while keeping all your hard work safe and sound in the Backoffice for future use!