---
title: How to delete a database
description: Guide to deleting databases in your PostgreSQL and MySQL Database Instances.
tags: managed-database postgresql mysql
dates:
  validation: 2025-08-25
  posted: 2023-08-01
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


<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 [PostgreSQL or MySQL Database Instance](/managed-databases-for-postgresql-and-mysql/quickstart/)
- A [database](/managed-databases-for-postgresql-and-mysql/how-to/add-a-database/)

1. Click **PostgreSQL and MySQL** under **Databases** on the side menu. A list of your Database Instances displays.
2. Select the geographical region of the Instance you want to manage from the drop-down.
3. Click the Database Instance name or <Icon name="more" /> > **More info** to access the Database Instance information page.
4. Go to the **Databases** tab. A list of your databases displays.
5. Click <Icon name="more" /> > **Delete** next to the database of your choice. A pop-up appears to inform that:
    <Message type="important">
      - This will permanently destroy your database, and all your data will be lost. This action is irreversible.
      - In the PostgreSQL Database Instances, the `rdb`, `postgres`, `template1` and `template0` databases cannot be deleted
    </Message>
6. Type **DELETE** to confirm and click **Delete database**.