How to delete an Elastic Metal server

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

This page shows how to delete an Elastic Metal server from the Scaleway console.

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

• A Scaleway account logged into the console (External link)
• Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
• An Elastic Metal server

Deleting an Elastic Metal server

1. Click Elastic Metal in the Bare Metal section of the Scaleway console (External link) side menu. The Elastic Metal dashboard displays.
2. Click the name of the server you want to delete. The server information page displays.
3. Click the Settings tab and scroll to de Delete Elastic Metal server section.
4. Click Delete Elastic Metal server. A pop-up displays. Type DELETE to confirm and click Delete Elastic Metal server to proceed.
   Important

   Deleting your Elastic Metal server is an irreversible action. Any data stored on it will be lost. Make sure to have backups of your data before you complete server deletion.

   Tip

   Flexible IPs attached to your server will be detached during server deletion and released back into your Flexible IP pool (External link). You can then attach them to another Elastic Metal server. If you no longer need them, remember to delete them separately.