> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.pears.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.pears.io/reflect/success-stories/delete-a-success-story.md).

# Delete a Success Story

Learn how to delete a success story record in PEARS.

Follow the steps below to delete a success story record.

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#### Navigate to Success Stories

From the PEARS homepage, hover over the **Reflect** menu in the top navigation bar and click **Success Stories**.
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#### Select a Success Story

Click the success story you want to delete.
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#### Click Delete

On the success story detail page, click the **Delete** button.
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#### Confirm Deletion

A confirmation page asks whether you are sure you want to delete the success story, and lists any linked items that will no longer be connected and any uploads that will be deleted along with it. Click **Yes** to permanently delete the record, or **No** to go back.

![Screenshot: The Delete success story confirmation page asking whether you are sure you want to delete the story, listing the upload that will also be deleted, with the Yes and No buttons](https://2560412328-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ff0820LrBGQ9ZA8SC4BR1%2Fuploads%2Fpa7V094QZGfERPNOLF57%2Fsuccess-story-delete-confirmation-v2.png?alt=media)
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**NOTE:** Deleting a success story is permanent and cannot be undone.
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**NOTE:** You may only delete records you created in the current reporting period, unless you are a Data Manager. Organization Data Managers are listed in the [PEARS Directory](/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions/directory.md).
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