> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.chamilo.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.chamilo.org/1.11.x/teacher-guide/backup/empty_this_course.md).

# Empty this course

The *Empty this course* feature ![](https://2324583860-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FlDtbPjZhax0iCyOmO06r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-66a4d55d86f12e59cb87d0c3e73364a486464d5b%2Fgraphics334.gif?alt=media) empties (“recycles”) either the whole course or selected elements. It deletes documents, forums, links, etc. This procedure can be executed after a course has ended and when you want to start anew in the same space. Of course, it is generally recommended that you keep a history of these courses.

Warning: Before you empty the course, make sure you take a backup copy, just in case!

To empty a course:

* click on the *Empty this course* link,
* select whether you want to empty the whole course or just specific tools,
* click the *Empty this course* button to proceed.

![](https://2324583860-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FlDtbPjZhax0iCyOmO06r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-fd02691769803f41ed8c98160e267490ea5016b5%2Fimages252.png?alt=media)

*Illustration: Maintenance – Empty course*

## Delete the course area <a href="#delete-the-course-area" id="delete-the-course-area"></a>

Click the *Delete the course area* \_![](https://2324583860-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FlDtbPjZhax0iCyOmO06r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e07331a7c9f14e6adde9da32c1214dda0509042e%2Fgraphics335.gif?alt=media)\_link to delete the course completely from the server.

Given the fact there's no way back from this, we highly recommend you consider this twice before confirming it.

![](https://2324583860-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FlDtbPjZhax0iCyOmO06r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e07331a7c9f14e6adde9da32c1214dda0509042e%2Fgraphics335.gif?alt=media) Warning: This feature should be used with extreme caution! ![](https://2324583860-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FlDtbPjZhax0iCyOmO06r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e07331a7c9f14e6adde9da32c1214dda0509042e%2Fgraphics335.gif?alt=media)

![](https://2324583860-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FlDtbPjZhax0iCyOmO06r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-bcaca534616ce6bfa555e8e9f1a565d1d0f6d68f%2Fimages253.png?alt=media)

*Illustration: Maintenance – Course deleting*