# Delete an entity

**DELETE** `/entities/{entity_id}`

Delete the underlying entity.

> **Note: Removing entities**
>
> Entities can only be deleted if all their underlying accounts are deleted. Accounts can only be deleted when they have a $0 balance.

### Path Parameters

- `entity_id` `string` _(required)_ — Unique identifier for the entity.

**Request**

```shell
curl 'https://api.column.com/entities/<entity_id>' \
  -XDELETE \
  -u :<YOUR API KEY>
```

**Response 200**

```json
{}
```