# Can I delete test or submitted applications?

At this time, applications cannot be deleted once they are submitted.

As part of our compliance and record-keeping requirements, all applications must be retained on file once they are created, including those submitted with test data during development or sandbox testing.

#### Why can’t applications be deleted?

Applications represent compliance-related records. Even in sandbox environments, we are required to preserve submission history rather than remove it entirely.

#### How should I manage test applications during development?

While applications cannot be deleted, there are a few ways to make them easier to manage:

* Sort applications by date to quickly isolate recent test submissions
* Use available date filters (for example: last hour, last day, last week) to narrow results
* Adopt a naming or reference convention during testing to clearly distinguish test data from real submissions

#### Are improvements planned?

Yes. We have submitted a feature request to introduce an additional application status (such as *Canceled*) or enhanced filtering options to make it easier to manage and hide test or inactive applications.

We’ll update the documentation as soon as those improvements are available.


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