# npm-unpublish

Remove a package from the registry

## SYNOPSIS

    npm unpublish [<@scope>/]<pkg>[@<version>]

## WARNING

It is generally considered bad behavior to remove versions of a library that others are depending on!

Consider using the `deprecate` command instead, if your intent is to encourage users to upgrade.

There is plenty of room on the registry.

## DESCRIPTION

This removes a package version from the registry, deleting its entry and removing the tarball.

If no version is specified, or if all versions are removed then the root package entry is removed from the registry entirely.

Even if a package version is unpublished, that specific name and version combination can never be reused. In order to publish the package again, a new version number must be used.

With the default registry (`registry.npmjs.org`), unpublish is only allowed with versions published in the last 72 hours. Similarly, new versions of unpublished packages may not be republished until 72 hours have passed. If you are trying to unpublish a version published longer ago than that, contact support@npmjs.com.

The scope is optional and follows the usual rules for `npm-scope(7)`.

## SEE ALSO

- npm-deprecate(1)
- npm-publish(1)
- npm-registry(7)
- npm-adduser(1)
- npm-owner(1)