How to Delete a Fork in Github

Quick summary

To delete a fork in GitHub, navigate to the forked repository's Settings, scroll to the Danger Zone, and confirm deletion by typing the repository name. This process permanently removes the forked repository from your GitHub account and cannot be undone.

Steps

1. Go to your GitHub profile by clicking on your profile icon.
2. From the drop-down menu, select Your repositories.
3. Locate and click on the forked repository you want to delete.
4. In the repository's main page, click on the Settings tab at the top, usually the last tab in the row.
5. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings page and find the Danger Zone section.
6. Click on Delete this repository.
7. Click on the I want to delete this repository button.
8. Confirm the deletion by clicking I read and understand these effects.
9. Type the repository name in the dialog box to confirm the deletion.
10. Click on the Delete this repository button to confirm the action.
11. Enter your GitHub password if prompted and click Confirm to complete the deletion.