# Delete a topic

**DELETE /api/v1/topic/{id}**

Permanently delete a topic and all associated lessons. Only admins and lecturers can delete topics. Use with caution as this action cannot be undone.


## Servers
- Local server: http://localhost:3500 (Local server)
- Production server: https://api.echoplain.social (Production server)



## Parameters

### Path parameters
- **id** (string)
  UUID of the topic to delete



## Responses
### 200
Topic deleted successfully

### 400
Cannot delete topic with existing lessons or materials

### 403
Forbidden - Admin or Lecturer role required

### 404
Topic not found


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