# Delete a Kafka Topic

The Kafka Topic Deletion feature allows users to remove a Kafka topic from the specified Kafka cluster. To delete a Kafka topic, follow these steps:

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**Warning:**

* Deleting a Kafka topic is irreversible. Once a topic is deleted, all the data contained within it will be permanently removed.
* Ensure that you have backed up any necessary data before deleting the topic.
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1. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Data Analytics** > **Events Streams for Apache Kafka**.
2. Select the cluster you want to delete a topic from.
3. Within the cluster, navigate to the **Topics** tab to view the list of available Kafka topics.
4. In the topic list, identify the topic you want to delete.
5. Select a topic for deletion.

![Select Event Streams for Apache Kafka from the menu](/files/E0ahX1v63UHtfEl3aA75)

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**Result:** The topic will be permanently deleted.
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