Delete a Salesforce Sandbox

Remember, a sandbox can only be deleted if its refresh interval has passed. If you do not see the delete option, you will need to wait until the refresh interval has passed in order to delete the sandbox.

Delete a sandbox from Setup

In Salesforce Classic

1. Log in to your organization.
2. Click Setup.
3. Enter sandboxes in the 'Quick Find' box and click Sandboxes.
4. Click Del next to the sandbox you want to delete.
5. Select I understand the operation I am about to perform.
6. Click Delete.

In Lightning Experience

1. Log in to your organization.
2. Click the gear icon and select Setup.
3. Under 'Platform Tools,' click Environments and select Sandbox.
4. Click Del next to the sandbox you want to delete.
5. Select I understand the operation I am about to perform.
6. Click Delete.

Delete a Sandbox by activating a newly refreshed Sandbox

If you don't have your refresh set to automatically activate the new sandbox, you can activate it manually using these steps:
 

1. Log in to your organization.
2. Click Setup.
3. Enter sandboxes in the 'Quick Find' box and click Sandboxes.
4. Click Activate next to the sandbox to activate it.

Note: When you click Activate, your old sandbox is deleted and replaced by your new sandbox. Review Activate Your Refreshed Sandbox.