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title: "Resetting the GenLayer Studio"
description: "GenLayer Studio reset clears storage, state, memory, and contract examples so developers can start from a clean workspace."
source: https://docs.genlayer.com/developers/intelligent-contracts/tools/genlayer-studio/reset-the-studio
last_updated: 2026-06-11
---

# Resetting the GenLayer Studio
Resetting the GenLayer Studio clears its storage, current status, memory, and contract examples so the workspace returns to a clean state. Use this feature when you want to start fresh, test new contracts, or remove previous configurations.

## How to Reset the Studio
To reset the GenLayer Studio, follow these simple steps:

1. **Access the Settings Page**: begin by navigating to the Settings page within the GenLayer Studio.
![](/images/studio-settings/access-settings.png)
2. **Click "Reset Storage"**: this option allows you to clear all the current data stored in the studio, including the state of deployed contracts, transaction history, and any cached information.
![](/images/studio-settings/reset-storage.png)
3. **Confirm the Reset in the Dialog**: this is an important step, as resetting the storage will remove all existing data and cannot be undone.
![](/images/studio-settings/confirm-reset-storage.png)

Once confirmed, the studio will reset its storage, returning to its initial state as if it were newly initialized.

## What Does Resetting Do?
Resetting the GenLayer Studio through the Reset Storage option will:

- Clear All Deployed Contracts: Any contracts that you have deployed in the studio will be removed from the frontend memory.
- Reset Transaction History: All previous transactions, including those in various states, will be erased.
- Restore Contract Examples: Any example contracts included in the studio will be restored to their original, unaltered state.

## When Should You Reset?
Consider resetting the studio when:

- You want to start with a clean slate for a new development or testing session.
- You encounter issues that might be caused by lingering data or state inconsistencies.
- You have completed a testing phase and need to ensure that previous data does not interfere with new experiments.