> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/compute-services/compute-engine/cloud-gpu-vm/api-how-tos/delete-cloud-gpu-vm.md).

# Delete a Cloud GPU VM

You can delete a specific Cloud GPU VM from within a data center using the <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> API. This operation permanently removes the instance and its block storage volume.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Important considerations before deletion:**

* Deleting a Cloud GPU VM cannot be undone; hence, it is recommended to backup important data first.
* The block storage volume is automatically deleted with the instance.
  {% endhint %}

## Endpoint

Use the following endpoint for Cloud GPU VM: `https://api.ionos.com/cloudapi/v6/datacenters/{datacenterId}/servers/{serverId}`

## Request

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** The following request contains sample values. Remember to replace them with the relevant information.
{% endhint %}

```bash
 curl --location \
--request DELETE 'https://api.ionos.com/cloudapi/v6/datacenters/{datacenterId}/servers/{serverId}' \
--header 'Authorization: Bearer eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJraWQiO' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json'
```

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Path Parameters" %}
To make authenticated requests to the API, the following fields are mandatory in the request header:

| **Name**       | **Type** | **Description**             |
| -------------- | :------: | --------------------------- |
| `datacenterId` |  string  | The ID of the data center.  |
| `serverId`     |  string  | The ID of the Cloud GPU VM. |
| {% endtab %}   |          |                             |
| {% endtabs %}  |          |                             |

## Response

A **202** message confirms that the instance is deleted.


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