deleteItem with options = { 'force' : true }

JeffTimm

When trying to delete an orphaned item in portal I get the following message.

Unable to reach the server where the service is. Consider using calling deleteItem with options = { 'force' : true } if the server won't be available anymore.

Where or how do I use the options = {'force' : true}

I cannot find this in any documentation.

JosephPoncy

Jeff,

You need to access the item using the ArcGIS REST API. Here's a link to the Esri documentation: https://developers.arcgis.com/rest/users-groups-and-items/quick-reference.htm

 

You can reach the delete item endpoint using this URL pattern: 

https://<Portal URL>/sharing/rest/content/users/<username>/items/<itemid>/delete

That endpoint will present you with a UI to delete the item including a checkbox for "Force deletion".

 

The item id can be found in the URL string within portal, or by navigating to the username REST endpoint:

https://<Portal URL>/sharing/rest/content/users/<username>/

Hope this helps,

Joseph Poncy

Geospatial Developer

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