# Delete a Cluster

To delete a Network File Storage cluster, follow these steps:

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Storage & Backup** > **Network File Storage**.

A list of all Network File Storage clusters is displayed.

2\. Click ![Options menu](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0820a9f96e75bb8fa664037bb8f38d7d825394d7%2Fthree-dots.png?alt=media) in the **OPTIONS** column and select **Delete Cluster**.

![Delete Cluster](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e7645e1a4c1bd8248ef4abb7c4a415d5d20a623b%2Fnfs-delete-cluster.png?alt=media)

Alternatively, you can also click on the **NAME** of the cluster and choose **Delete Cluster** on the **Cluster Details** window.

![Alternative delete option](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-f38e5534e1229b26af752f02390a23f22b913c3d%2Fnfs-delete-cluster-alt-option.png?alt=media)

3\. Select **Delete** in the dialog box to confirm deletion.

{% hint style="success" %}
**Result:** The **STATUS** of the respective Network File Storage cluster is set to **DESTROYING** before it is completely deleted.
{% endhint %}


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