funkwhale/docs/moderator/external-users/rules/delete.md

# Delete a moderation rule

If you no longer need a moderation rule, you can delete it completely. This allows the user to interact with your pod normally.

:::{dropdown} Required permissions
:icon: key

- {guilabel}`Moderation` – provides access to the administration and moderation menus.

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To delete an existing moderation rule:

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:::{tab-item} Desktop
:sync: desktop

1. Log in to your {term}`pod`.
2. Select the wrench icon ({fa}`wrench`) at the top of the sidebar to open the {guilabel}`Administration` menu.
3. Select {guilabel}`Moderation`. The {guilabel}`Reports` page opens.
4. Select {guilabel}`Users` at the top of the page. The {guilabel}`Users` page opens. You can see a list of known users on this page.
5. Select the user with the moderation rule you want to edit. The user's moderation page opens.
6. Select {guilabel}`Edit` under the {guilabel}`This user is subject to specific moderation rules` header. The moderation policy form opens.
7. Select {guilabel}`Delete`. A {guilabel}`Delete this moderation rule?` warning appears.
8. Select {guilabel}`Delete moderation rule`.

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:::{tab-item} Mobile
:sync: mobile

1. Log in to your {term}`pod`.
2. Select the wrench icon ({fa}`wrench`) at the top of the screen to open the {guilabel}`Administration` menu.
3. Select {guilabel}`Moderation`. The {guilabel}`Reports` page opens.
4. Select {guilabel}`Users` at the top of the page. The {guilabel}`Users` page opens. You can see a list of known users on this page.
5. Select the user with the moderation rule you want to edit. The user's moderation page opens.
6. Select {guilabel}`Edit` under the {guilabel}`This user is subject to specific moderation rules` header. The moderation policy form opens.
7. Select {guilabel}`Delete`. A {guilabel}`Delete this moderation rule?` warning appears.
8. Select {guilabel}`Delete moderation rule`.

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That's it! You've deleted your moderation rule. Content from the user will no longer get blocked.