# Empty this course
The *Empty this course* feature  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.
*Illustration: Maintenance – Empty course*
## Delete the course area
Click the *Delete the course area* \_\_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.
 Warning: This feature should be used with extreme caution! 
*Illustration: Maintenance – Course deleting*
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