---
title: How to delete a container
description: How to delete a container in Scaleway.
tags: delete container containers
dates:
  validation: 2025-09-17
  posted: 2021-05-26
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


This page shows you how to delete a Scaleway container.

<Message type="important">
  This action is irreversible and permanently deletes your container and all its data.
</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
- [Created a container](/serverless-containers/how-to/deploy-container/)

1. Click **Containers** in the **Serverless** section of the side menu. The list of your containers displays.
2. Click the relevant Containers namespace.
3. Click the <Icon name="more" /> icon next to the container you want to delete, and select **Delete** from the drop-down menu.
4. Type **DELETE** in the pop-up that asks you to confirm the action, then click **Delete container**.

<Message type="tip">
  You can also delete a container from its "Overview" tab.
</Message>