Delete a Draft

Repositories can delete Draft records) in DataCite Fabrica.

First, select the Draft record you would like to delete from the list in the DOIs tab in the Repository dashboard. Use the State filter on the left to select only "Drafts".

Once the Draft is selected, click "Delete DOI" on the left.

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Only Draft records can be deleted

The "Delete DOI" button is only available for Draft records. Registered and Findable DOIs cannot be deleted.

For more information, see DOI States .

You will be asked to confirm deletion by re-entering the identifier to be deleted. Click "Delete" to finalize deletion.

Deletion cannot be undone and the same identifier cannot be reused once deleted.