funkwhale/docs/moderator/external-users/purge.md

Purge user data

Purging a user's data removes all objects and caches associated to that user. This impacts users who have objects from these users in their libraries.

When users follow users from another domain their content is visible on your {term}pod. If a user posts illegal or offensive content you can purge the content associated with them.

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

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

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To purge a user's content:

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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}Accounts at the top of the page. The {guilabel}Accounts page opens. You can see a list of known accounts on this page.
5. Select the checkbox ({fa}square) next to the account(s) you want to purge. Selected accounts show a tick ({fa}check-square).
6. Select {guilabel}Purge in the {guilabel}Actions dropdown.
7. Select {guilabel}Go. A {guilabel}Do you want to launch purge on {count} element(s) warning appears.
8. Select {guilabel}Launch.

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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}Accounts at the top of the page. The {guilabel}Accounts page opens. You can see a list of known accounts on this page.
5. Select the checkbox ({fa}square) next to the account(s) you want to purge. Selected accounts show a tick ({fa}check-square).
6. Select {guilabel}Purge in the {guilabel}Actions dropdown.
7. Select {guilabel}Go. A {guilabel}Do you want to launch purge on {count} element(s) warning appears.
8. Select {guilabel}Launch.

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You're done! Your pod clears all the content associated with the selected users.