How to Remove Records in Bulk from a Database

How to Remove Records in Bulk from a Database

Support Team

Support Team

Published at March 22nd 2026

How to Remove Records in Bulk from a Database

Removing records in bulk from Databases allows you to quickly delete multiple items, keeping the database organized and avoiding outdated data.

1st Step: Accessing the Databases Module

In the upper left side menu, click “Databases” to open the list of databases.

Select the desired database to view its records.

2nd Step: Selecting Records for Removal

  1. Click the “Filter” button represented by the funnel icon in the upper right corner of the “Databases” bar.
  2. In the “Filter” modal, configure:
  • Field: select “Name”, “Owner”, or any custom field.
  • Operator: choose between “Equal”, “Not Equal”, “Contains”, “Does Not Contain”, etc.
  • Value: enter the comparison criteria.

    1. Click “Apply Filter” to display only the records that match the criteria.

3rd Step: Starting Bulk Removal

With the records filtered, click the “Bulk Delete” button represented by the trash icon, located in the header next to the “Clear Filter” and “Bulk Update” buttons.

4th Step: Confirming the Removal

  1. In the confirmation modal, review the action to ensure the correct records are selected.
  2. Click “Confirm” to proceed with the deletion or “Cancel” to abort.

5th Step: Completing the Removal

After confirmation, a notification will be displayed in the lower left corner indicating that the records were successfully removed.

Best Practices:

  • Verify filter criteria carefully before deleting.
  • Export or backup critical records before performing the action.
  • Inform the team to avoid unexpected issues or rework.

Conclusion:

You have learned how to remove records in bulk from a Database using filters and confirmation to ensure safety. If you have any questions, contact our support team.

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