> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getwhitewhale.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Deleting Signals
> Permanently remove a signal from your WhiteWhale account. Deleting a signal stops future monitoring and removes it from your signal library and scoring model.
## How to delete a signal
From the Signals page, click the **trash icon** next to the signal you want to remove and confirm the deletion.
The signal is immediately removed from your list. Over the next 10–15 minutes, WhiteWhale will re-score all affected accounts and update their rankings to reflect the change.
Deleting a signal is permanent. If you want to stop receiving alerts without losing the signal, [mute it](/muting-signals) instead.
## How many signals should I have?
Aim for **10–15 active signals** at any given time. Enough to get a detailed picture of every account, without so many that the signal queue becomes hard to work through.
Feel free to delete signals that aren't returning useful results and replace them with better ones. Iterating on your signal list over time is normal and expected.
## Related
Pause alerts without removing the signal entirely.
Fix signals before deciding to delete them.