---
title: How to delete to a Cluster for Apache Kafka®
description: Learn how to safely delete your Scaleway Cluster for Apache Kafka® with Scaleway in just a few clicks.
dates:
  validation: 2025-11-26
  posted: 2025-09-15
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


You can delete your cluster at any time by following the steps on this page.

<Requirements />

  - A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
  - [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
  - A Cluster for Apache Kafka®

## How to delete a cluster

1. Click **Apache Kafka®** in the **Data and Analytics** section of the [console](https://console.scaleway.com/) side menu. A list of your clusters displays.

2. Click the cluster you want to delete. Its **Overview** page displays.

3. Click the **Settings** tab.

4. Click **Delete cluster**.

    A pop-up displays, informing you that this action will permanently delete the cluster, and all data stored on its nodes will be lost.

5. Type **DELETE** in the box, and click **Delete cluster**.

    The cluster is deleted, and you are returned to the product page.