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# Empty this course

The *Empty this course* feature ![](/files/-LH9D0d7B2RqR_Lwg-Uc) 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.

![](/files/-LH9D0dIGW0F7pOJJY9z)

*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* \_![](/files/-LH9D0dQOA8mGhMxocYX)\_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.

![](/files/xOFhjYPFFZRJ2UIAU1UH) Warning: This feature should be used with extreme caution! ![](/files/3SOBB3egsuFEgDuVjd6P)

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*Illustration: Maintenance – Course deleting*