Delete Entry

Remove Gravity Forms entries automatically.

Overview

The Delete Entry action removes a Gravity Forms entry. Use this for cleanup, GDPR compliance, or removing processed entries.

Configuration

Required Fields

Optional Fields

Example Configurations

Soft Delete

Entry: {{Trigger.entry_id}}
Force Delete: false

Permanent Delete

Entry: {{Trigger.entry_id}}
Force Delete: true

Delete After Processing

Entry: {{Trigger.processed_entry_id}}
Force Delete: true

Output Data

Common Workflows

GDPR Deletion

1. Trigger: Deletion request
2. Action: Delete Entry
   • Force Delete: true

Cleanup Old Entries

1. Trigger: Daily schedule
2. Condition: Entry older than 90 days
3. Action: Delete Entry

Remove Spam

1. Trigger: Entry marked spam
2. Action: Delete Entry
   • Force Delete: true

Best Practices

• Consider soft delete first
• Log deletions for compliance
• Backup important data before deleting
• Set up retention policies

Trash vs Permanent

Related

• Create Entry Action
• Update Entry Action