---
title: How to delete an Instance
description: This page explains how to delete a Scaleway Instance.
tags: delete instance
dates:
  validation: 2025-09-11
  posted: 2021-05-26
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


This page shows you how to delete an Instance using the Scaleway console.

<Message type="important">
  Deleting an Instance is an **irreversible action**. Any data stored on your Instance will be lost.
</Message>

<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
- An [Instance](/instances/how-to/create-an-instance/)

## How to delete an Instance

1. Click **CPU & GPU Instances** in the **Compute** section of the side menu. The [Instances page](https://console.scaleway.com/instance/servers) displays.
2. Select the Availability Zone (AZ) from the drop-down menu (e.g., `PAR1`) to view resources in the selected AZ.
3. Click the <Icon name="more" /> icon next to the Instance you want to delete, and select **Delete** from the drop-down menu.
    A pop-up asks you to confirm the action.
4. Type **DELETE** to confirm your choice.
5. If your Instance has associated IPs or Block Storage volumes, you will be asked whether you want to delete them as well. Check the corresponding box to delete them along with your Instance.
6. Click **Delete Instance**.

    You are returned to the list of your Instances, where the Instance you deleted no longer appears.