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# How to delete a resource (desktop)

In this article, you will learn how to delete a resource, such as a room or device, on desktop and how deletion affects services and existing appointments.

**PLATFORM_SWITCH:** [Desktop](https://help.zoyya.com/en/article/how-to-delete-a-resource-desktop-vorn2k/) · [Mobile](https://help.zoyya.com/en/article/how-to-delete-a-resource-mobile-1g3yh4q/)

## Before deleting a resource

If you only want to hide the resource temporarily, edit it and turn off **Show in calendar**. Delete it when the resource will no longer be used.

## Steps

1. Open **Settings > Employees and resources > Resources**.
2. Select the resource you want to delete.
3. Click **Delete** and confirm.

## What happens after deletion?

* the resource is removed from active resources and cannot be selected for new appointments
* its active service connections are removed
* future and past appointments are not cancelled, deleted, or moved automatically
* existing appointment history remains in the records

|| Important: Check future appointments that use the resource before deleting it. If an appointment will still take place, open it in the calendar and assign another available resource.

## Related

* [How to add and edit a resource (desktop)](https://help.zoyya.com/en/article/how-to-add-and-edit-a-resource-desktop-fpblkg/)