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# removeVolatileDomain(forName:)

Removes the keys and values from the specified volatile domain.

```
func removeVolatileDomain(forName domainName: String)
```

## Parameters

`domainName`

The name of the domain to clear.

## Discussion

This method removes all of the keys and values from the specified domain. After clearing
the domain’s contents, this method generates a [`didChangeNotification`](/documentation/Foundation/UserDefaults/didChangeNotification)
for registered observers.

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