diff --git a/src/backend/base/langflow/initial_setup/setup.py b/src/backend/base/langflow/initial_setup/setup.py
index d6985c8f2..cf958d0c2 100644
--- a/src/backend/base/langflow/initial_setup/setup.py
+++ b/src/backend/base/langflow/initial_setup/setup.py
@@ -192,6 +192,7 @@ def delete_start_projects(session):
     ).all()
     for flow in flows:
         session.delete(flow)
+    session.commit()
 
 
 def create_or_update_starter_projects():