# dropCollection() This method drops a collection and all data within this specified collection. ## Invocation ```javascript new milvusClient(MILUVS_ADDRESS).collectionManager.dropCollection(DropCollectionReq); ``` ## Parameters ### DropCollectionReq | Parameter | Description | Type | Required | | --------------- | --------------- | ------ | -------- | | collection_name | Name of the collection to drop | String | True | ## Example ```javascript new milvusClient(MILUVS_ADDRESS).collectionManager.dropCollection({ collection_name: 'my_collection', }); ``` ## Return ```javascript // dropCollection return { error_code: 'Success', reason: '' } ```