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# Delete Node

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Please Note: Deleted Nodes will be removed from all the channels the Organization is part of and cannot be retrieved.
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### Instances where deletion of a Node is not possible:

1. It is necessary to have at least one Peer Node for each participating Organization within a Network.
2. A channel must have a minimum of one Orderer, and if an Orderer is associated with multiple channels, it can only be removed if there are alternative Orderer nodes available for all channels.

### Delete a Node:

* Navigate to the Network where the Nodes are present
* Select Nodes in the Sidebar
* Select the Node from the Node listing
* In the Node Overview page, click on Delete to delete the Node

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It is recommended to have an odd number of orderer nodes on the network as it ensures that the Network remains operational even in the presence of node failures.\
[Learn more](/support/why-is-it-recommended-to-have-an-odd-number-of-orderer-nodes-on-a-network.md)
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