Deleting a Trello board removes it permanently
When you delete a board in Trello, the entire board and all its cards disappear. You cannot undo this action, so make sure you actually want to remove it before you proceed. Trello does not send the deleted board to a trash folder — it is gone when ready.
The delete option lives in your board settings, not in a menu you see at first glance. Most people find it by opening the board they want to remove, then looking for a settings icon or menu button. The exact location depends on whether you are using Trello on a computer or on a phone.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting a board is permanent and cannot be undone, so read or photograph any cards you need to keep first.
- On a computer, open the board, click the three-dot menu icon in the top right, scroll down, and select Delete Board.
- On a phone, open the board, tap the three-dot menu at the top, scroll to the bottom, and tap Delete Board.
- Only the board owner or someone with admin permission can delete a board; regular members cannot.
- If you want to keep the cards but remove the board, you can move cards to another board before deleting.
How to delete a board on a computer
Open the board you want to delete in your web browser. Look at the top right corner of the board — you will see a three-dot menu icon (sometimes called a "more" button). Click it.
A dropdown menu will appear with several options. Scroll down to the bottom of this menu. You will see a red option that says Delete Board. Click it. Trello will ask you to confirm that you want to delete the board by typing the board name into a text box. Type the exact name of the board and click the red Delete button. The board is now gone.
How to delete a board on a phone or tablet
Open the Trello app and tap the board you want to delete. Once the board is open, look at the top of the screen. You will see a three-dot menu icon in the upper right corner. Tap it.
A menu will slide up from the bottom of your screen. Scroll down to the very bottom of this menu. You will see Delete Board in red text. Tap it. Trello will ask you to type the board name to confirm. Type it exactly as it appears and tap Delete. The board is removed from your account.
What happens to cards when you delete a board
All cards on the board are deleted along with the board itself. If you have cards with important information, you should move them to another board before you delete. To do this, open a card, click the three-dot menu on the card itself, and select Move. Choose the board you want to move it to and confirm.
You can also take screenshots or read the board information before you delete it. Some people export their board data as a backup, though Trello does not have a built-in export feature for free accounts. If you need to preserve the information, move the cards first — it takes less time than trying to recover deleted data later.
Who can delete a board
Only the person who created the board or someone with admin permission can delete it. If you are a regular member of a board, you will not see the Delete Board option in the menu. You can ask the board owner or an admin to delete it, or you can leave the board yourself if you no longer want to see it.
If you are the owner but someone else has admin rights, they can also delete the board. If you want to prevent accidental deletion, you can remove admin permissions from other people, though this does not protect against intentional deletion by the owner.
Recovering a deleted board
Trello does not offer a way to recover a deleted board through the app or your account settings. Once it is deleted, it is gone for good. If you deleted a board by mistake, your only option is to recreate it manually by adding a new board and re-entering the cards and information from memory or from backups you saved elsewhere.
Some Trello users keep a backup board called "Archive" where they move old cards instead of deleting them. This way, if you need to reference something later, you can still find it. This is a safer approach than deleting boards outright, especially if you work with a team and someone else might need the information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete a board if I am not the owner?
No. Only the board owner or someone with admin permission can delete a board. If you want the board removed, you will need to contact the owner and ask them to delete it. You can leave the board yourself if you no longer want to see it in your list.
What if I deleted a board by accident?
Trello does not have an undo feature for deleted boards. You will need to create a new board and manually add back the cards and information. If you saved screenshots or exported data before deleting, you can use that to rebuild the board more quickly.
Will other people be notified when I delete a board?
Trello does not send a notification to board members when a board is deleted. However, they will notice the board is gone when they try to access it or look at their board list. It is good practice to let your team know before you delete a shared board.
Can I delete a board on the Trello mobile app?
Yes. Open the board, tap the three-dot menu at the top, scroll to the bottom, and tap Delete Board. You will need to type the board name to confirm, just like on a computer.
Is there a way to hide a board instead of deleting it?
Yes. You can close a board instead of deleting it. Open the board, click the three-dot menu, and select Close Board. A closed board is hidden from your main board list but can be reopened later. This is safer than deletion if you might need the board again.