Deleted space name, trying to re-use name/key, forcing same style(documentation) as original/deleted

[Lauren DeArment]

I created a Confluence space with the Documentation style. I then deleted the space and wanted to create it as a Blank space. For some reason, every time I create the space again with that same name, it uses the Documentation style.

Does this have something to do with the space key name? I am able to create other Blank style spaces, but I really need to use the name of the original that I deleted. 

[Jason B]

Hi Lauren!

There may be some settings in the database that aren't being deleted when you removed the space.  Specifically in the BANDANA table.  Try running the following query:

select * from bandana where bandanacontext = 'SPACE_KEY_HERE';

In the results, look for a record with a bandanakey value of 'atlassian.confluence.theme.settings'.  It may set the theme of the space, like so:

<map>
 <entry>
 <string>theme.key</string>
 <string>com.atlassian.confluence.plugins.doctheme:documentation</string>
 </entry>
</map>

You can either just delete the record, or modify it to remove the 'com.atlassian.confluence.plugins.doctheme:documentation' part.  Either should revert the space back to the default theme.  I hope this helps!

[Lauren DeArment]

Thanks Jason! I should have mentioned we are using the Cloud version - does this make a difference?