# Delete a Cluster

You can delete a cluster for Public and Private Node Pools with the **Kubernetes Manager** in [<mark style="color:blue;">DCD</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/glossary-of-terms#data-center-designer-dcd).

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**Prerequisites:**

* Make sure you have the appropriate permissions and access to the chosen cluster.
* The chosen cluster should be **active**.
* Delete all the existing **node pools** associated with the chosen cluster.
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To delete a cluster for Public Node Pools, follow these steps:

1. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Containers** > **Managed Kubernetes**.
2. Select a cluster you want to delete from the clusters list.
3. Click **Delete**.
4. Confirm your action by clicking **OK**.

![Deleting a cluster](/files/sxOP46lmwStGR0cZyczo)

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**Result:** The cluster is successfully deleted from your clusters list for Public Node Pools.
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To delete a cluster for Private Node Pools, follow these steps:

1. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Containers** > **Managed Kubernetes**.
2. Select a cluster you want to delete from the clusters list.
3. Click **Delete**.
4. Confirm your action by clicking **OK**.

![Deleting a cluster for Private Node Pools](/files/sxOP46lmwStGR0cZyczo)

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**Result:** The cluster is successfully deleted from your clusters list for Private Node Pools.
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