> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.requestly.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Delete Rule

> Learn how to delete specific rules in Requestly Interceptor's API with required parameters and response examples

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This endpoint allows you to delete a specific rule from your Requestly Interceptor account using its unique `ruleId`.\
Use this API call to permanently remove a rule that is no longer required.

For a live view and to test this API interactively, visit the [API Playground](https://requestly.readme.io/reference/delete_rules-ruleid).

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### Endpoint

* **Method**: DELETE

* **URL**: `https://api2.requestly.io/v1/rules/{ruleId}`

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### Path Parameters

| **Parameter** | **Type** | **Description**                          | **Required** |
| ------------- | -------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------ |
| `ruleId`      | String   | The unique ID of the rule to be deleted. | Yes          |

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### cURL Example

```bash theme={null}
curl --request DELETE \
  --url https://api2.requestly.io/v1/rules/Redirect_a9qau \
  --header 'accept: application/json' \
  --header 'x-api-key: your_api_key'
```

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### Sample Response

```json theme={null}
{
  "success": true,
  "message": "Rule deleted successfully"
}
```

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### Response Codes

| **Status Code** | **Description**                |
| --------------- | ------------------------------ |
| **200**         | Rule deleted successfully.     |
| **400**         | Invalid rule pairs or payload. |
| **401**         | Unauthorized action.           |
| **404**         | Rule or group not found.       |
| **405**         | Rule type update not allowed.  |
| **429**         | Too many requests.             |