How to deactivate or delete a Messaging and Queuing service

This page shows how to deactivate an SQS or SNS service, or delete a NATS account. These two processes are different, but equivalent.

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

• A Scaleway account logged into the console
• Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
• A NATS account or have activated SQS/SNS

How to deactivate SNS or SQS

1. Click Messaging in the Serverless section of the Scaleway console side menu. The list of Messaging and Queuing protocols displays.

2. Use the drop-down menu to select the region you want to deactivate the relevant protocol in.

3. Click SQS or SNS depending on which protocol you want to deactivate.

4. Click the Settings tab.

5. In the bottom panel, click the Deactivate button for the protocol.

   A pop-up displays, reminding you that any existing SQS (or SNS) resources you have will be permanently deleted, and that you will not be able to create any new queues/topics or credentials unless you reactivate the protocol.

6. Click Deactivate SQS (or SNS) to confirm.

How to delete a NATS account

1. Click Messaging in the Serverless section of the Scaleway console side menu. The list of Messaging and Queuing protocols displays.

2. Use the drop-down menu to select the region containing the NATS account you want to delete.

3. Click NATS, then click the NATS account you want to delete.

4. In the bottom panel, click the Delete NATS account button.

   A pop-up displays, reminding you that the action is irreversible, and any associated queued messages and credentials will be deleted.

5. Type DELETE and click Delete NATS account to confirm.