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# Removing Folders From a Retention Policy

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You can remove folders only from modifiable retention policies.

1. Go to **Admin Console > Governance**.
2. Click the **Retention** tab.
3. Click the name of a modifiable retention policy.
4. In the list of folders:
   * Hover over the folder row and click **Remove** at the right end of the row.
   * Click to select one or more folder rows, and then click **Remove** at the top of the table. (You can also use keyboard shortcuts, Shift/Command + click to select multiple rows or Shift/Command + A to select all rows.)
5. In the conformation dialog box, click **Remove**.

The policy is updated immediately.