How to Delete a Database in Notion

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to permanently remove a database from your Notion page.

Quick summary

Deleting a Notion database takes just a few clicks using the six-dot handle and the Move to Trash option. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to remove a database block from any Notion page without losing other content.

Steps

Open the Notion page that contains the database you want to delete.
Hover over the database block to reveal the block controls.
Click the six-dot handle on the left side of the database to open the block menu.
In the dropdown menu, click Move to Trash.
Click Move to Trash again in the confirmation window to confirm deletion.
Your database has been successfully deleted from Notion.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to delete a database in Notion helps users keep their workspace clean and organized without accidentally removing unintended content. Notion's block-based structure means databases must be trashed through a specific handle-and-menu workflow, which isn't always obvious to new users. This demo demystifies that process so teams can confidently manage and declutter their Notion pages. Mastering basic Notion database management tasks like this is essential for anyone building structured knowledge bases or project workflows.

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