How to Delete a Google Classroom

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By Victor Ashiedu

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This Itechguide teaches you how to delete a Google Classroom. The guide covers steps to delete a Google Classroom from a PC, iPhone, or Android.

Option 1: Delete a Google Classroom from a PC or Mac

How to Delete a Google Classroom from a PC or Mac
  • Open Classroom.Google.com from a browser on your PC or Mac Computer.
  • Then, sign in with a Google account. All the classrooms you created will be displayed.
You cannot delete a Google classroom directly – you have to archive the classroom first.
  • To archive a classroom, click the classroom menu (3 dots on the top right of the classroom). Then, from the displayed options, click Archive. You will receive a pop-up requesting that you confirm the action.
You can also copy or edit the classroom from this menu.
How to Delete a Google Classroom from a PC or Mac
  • On the bottom right of the archive confirmation pop-up window, click Archive. The classroom will be moved to the Archives classroom folder.
How to Delete a Google Classroom from a PC or Mac
  • To permanently delete a Google Classroom, click the Google Classroom menu icon (the 3 lines on the top left of the page).
How to Delete a Google Classroom from a PC or Mac
  • On the displayed menu options, click Archived classes.
  • Then, on the top right of the classroom you want to delete, click the 3 dots (classroom menu) and select Delete. You will be required to confirm the permanent delete.
You can also Restore or Copy the classroom from this menu.
  • Finally, to permanently delete a Google classroom from Archived classes, on the bottom right of the pop-up window, click Delete.
How to Delete a Google Classroom from a PC or Mac

Option 2: Delete a Google Classroom from Android or iPhone

How to Delete a Google Classroom from Android or iPhone
  • Open the Google Classroom app on your Android device or iPhone. Your Google Classrooms will be displayed.
You cannot delete a Google Classroom directly. You have to Archive a classroom first, then delete it from the Archived classes folder.
  • On the top right of the classroom you want to delete, tap the menu (3 dots). Then, on the displayed menu options, tap Archive. You will receive an archive confirmation pop-up window.
On iPhone, the menu options are displayed at the bottom of the phone.
  • On the bottom right of the confirmation pop-up window, tap Archive. The Google Classroom will be moved to the Archived classes folder.
  • To access the Archived classes folder, on the top left of the app, tap the app’s menu (3 lines).
  • Then, on the app’s menu options, tap Archived classes. All classes you archived will be displayed.
  • On the top right of the classroom you want to delete, tap the classroom’s menu (3 dots) – then tap Delete. You will be required to confirm the delete action.
This menu also has the option to restore the classroom. If you use an iPhone, the menu options will be displayed on the bottom of the phone.
  • Finally, to permanently delete a Google classroom from Archived classes, on the bottom right of the pop-up window, tap Delete.

You can use the 2 methods covered in this Itechguide to delete a Google classroom! I hope you found this Itechguide helpful.

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Victor is the founder of InfoPress Media, publishers of Ilifeguides and Itechguides. With 20+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, his expertise spans Windows, Linux, and DevOps. Explore his contributions on Itechguides.com for insightful how-to guides and product reviews.

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