---
title: How to delete a Private Network
description: This page explains how to delete a Private Network
tags: regional-private-network private-network vpc virtual-private-cloud delete destroy
dates:
  validation: 2025-10-16
  posted: 2023-03-21
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'

import image from './assets/scaleway-delete-pn.webp'


<Requirements />

- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/iam/concepts/glossary/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/glossary/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- [Created a Private Network](/vpc/how-to/create-private-network/)
- [Detached all resources](/vpc/how-to/attach-resources-to-pn/#how-to-detach-a-resource-from-a-private-network) and [released all reserved IP addresses](/ipam/how-to/reserve-ip/#how-to-release-a-reserved-private-ip-address) from the Private Network you want to delete

## How to delete a Private Network

1. Click **VPC** in the **Network** section of the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com/organization) side menu. A listing of your VPCs displays.

2. Use the **region selector** at the top of the page to filter for the region of the VPC containing the Private Network you want to delete, then click the VPC in the listing. A listing of Private Networks in the VPC displays.

3. Click the <Icon name="more" /> icon next to the Private Network you want to delete, then click **Delete** on the pop-up menu.

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    A screen displays asking you to confirm that you want to delete the network, and that you have detached all resources from it.

4. Type **DELETE** and click **Delete Private Network**.

  Your Private Network is deleted.

<Message type="tip">
If you experience any errors or difficulties deleting your Private Network, see our [troubleshooting guide](/vpc/troubleshooting/cant-delete-vpc-pn/).
</Message>