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# destroy()

Destroys the web chat instance and removes it from the page, cleaning up all associated resources and event listeners.

## Syntax

```javascript theme={null}
instance.destroy();
```

## Parameters

<ParamField path="None" />

## Returns

<ResponseField name="void">
  Returns a `void` operator.
</ResponseField>

## Examples

The following examples show different ways to destroy the chat instance:

```javascript theme={null}
// Destroy chat when user logs out
const handleLogout = () => {
    instance.destroy();
    // Perform other logout actions
};

// Destroy chat when navigating away
window.addEventListener('beforeunload', () => {
    instance.destroy();
});
```

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