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# Delete Monitor

> Delete a monitor and all associated data (emails, runs, snapshots).

## Authentication

Requires an API key in the `Authorization` header.

```bash theme={"dark"}
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
```

## Path parameters

<ParamField path="id" type="string" required>
  The monitor's unique identifier (UUID).
</ParamField>

### Example request

```bash theme={"dark"}
curl -X DELETE https://encrata.com/api/monitors/a1b2c3d4-... \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
```

## Response

```json theme={"dark"}
{
  "status": "deleted"
}
```

<Warning>This permanently deletes all runs, snapshots, and email associations. This action cannot be undone.</Warning>