How to Delete a Location

Overview

Deleting a location in LogCentral is a permanent action that removes the location and all associated data from your organization. This article explains the process and important considerations before proceeding with deletion.

⚠️ Warning: Location deletion is irreversible. All logs, configurations, and settings associated with the location will be permanently lost.

What Gets Deleted

When you delete a location, the following data is permanently removed:

• All log data associated with the location
• IP whitelist configurations and filtering rules
• Location settings and configurations
• Historical audit log entries related to the location (visible in organization audit logs for 90 days, but location context is lost)

Impact on Integrations

Cisco Meraki Integration

If your location was imported from Cisco Meraki:

• The location will be removed from LogCentral
• Your Meraki integration remains connected
• The Meraki network itself is not affected
• You can re-import the network later if needed by disconnecting and reconnecting your Meraki integration

To manage your Meraki integration, navigate to /organizations/:orgId/integrations.

Prerequisites

Before deleting a location, consider:

1. Export important logs - Once deleted, log data cannot be recovered
2. Document IP whitelist settings - If you need to recreate the location, you’ll need to reconfigure IP filtering
3. Review audit logs - Check /organizations/:orgId/audit-logs to understand recent location activity
4. Verify permissions - Ensure you have the necessary organization role to delete locations

Common Use Cases

You might delete a location when:

• Decommissioning a physical site or network
• Cleaning up test/development locations
• Removing duplicate or incorrectly configured locations
• Reorganizing your location structure

Data Retention

• Audit logs: Organization audit logs retain the deletion event for 90 days
• Log data: All location-specific logs are immediately and permanently deleted
• No recovery: There is no “undo” or recovery option after deletion

Best Practices

1. Export logs first: Download any logs you may need for compliance or historical reference
2. Screenshot configurations: Capture IP whitelist settings and other configurations before deletion
3. Communicate with team: Notify team members who may be accessing the location
4. Check dependencies: Review if any external systems or integrations rely on this location

After Deletion

Once a location is deleted:

• The location disappears from your organization immediately
• Team members lose access to the location and its logs
• The deletion is recorded in your organization’s audit logs
• IP addresses previously whitelisted for this location are removed

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Need Help? If you’re unsure about deleting a location or need to recover data, contact support before proceeding with deletion.