# Empty this course

The *Empty this course* feature ![](https://748165138-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH9CCYPqjHw1VKNcuiq%2F-LH9CGn0ncN_3G09lrQH%2F-LH9D0d7B2RqR_Lwg-Uc%2Fgraphics334.gif?generation=1531327445376537\&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://748165138-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH9CCYPqjHw1VKNcuiq%2F-LH9CGn0ncN_3G09lrQH%2F-LH9D0dIGW0F7pOJJY9z%2Fimages252.png?generation=1531327445462980\&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://748165138-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH9CCYPqjHw1VKNcuiq%2F-LH9CGn0ncN_3G09lrQH%2F-LH9D0dQOA8mGhMxocYX%2Fgraphics335.gif?generation=1531327445647842\&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://748165138-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LH9CCYPqjHw1VKNcuiq-2659285947%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e07331a7c9f14e6adde9da32c1214dda0509042e%2Fgraphics336.gif?alt=media) Warning: This feature should be used with extreme caution! ![](https://748165138-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LH9CCYPqjHw1VKNcuiq-2659285947%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e07331a7c9f14e6adde9da32c1214dda0509042e%2Fgraphics337.gif?alt=media)

![](https://748165138-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH9CCYPqjHw1VKNcuiq%2F-LH9CGn0ncN_3G09lrQH%2F-LH9D0dgyFg4dktVUb74%2Fimages253.png?generation=1531327445431699\&alt=media)

*Illustration: Maintenance – Course deleting*