# Delete a Share

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

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

2\. Select **Manage Shares** in the **OPTIONS** column of the cluster to delete shares. A list of all the shares within the respective Network File Storage cluster is displayed.

![Select Manage Shares](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-98d51521c6a371e1ccab2564b1b86dc2b031d344%2Fnfs-manage-shares.png?alt=media)

3\. 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 **ACTIONS** column and select **Delete Share** in the **Manage Shares** window.

![Delete Shares](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-393a451c1c0eafeb724473ccba55cccd316e5f2d%2Fnfs-delete-share.png?alt=media)

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

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


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