# Delete a Node Pool

You can delete 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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{% tab title="Public Node Pools" %}
To delete a node pool, follow these steps:

1. Select a cluster from the list and go to the **Node pools in Cluster** tab.
2. Select a node pool from the list you want to delete.
3. Select **Delete**.

![Deleting a node pool modal](/files/8w14XElWKG5Fs9YzGCeH)

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**Result:** Managed Kubernetes will remove the resources from the target data center and the node pool is successfully deleted.
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{% tab title="Private Node Pools" %}
To delete a node pool, follow these steps:

1. Select a cluster from the list and go to the **Node pools in Cluster** tab.
2. Select a node pool from the list you want to delete.
3. Select **Delete**.

![Deleting a node pool modal](/files/X6HmREA0JRPK1mmlcK9m)

{% hint style="success" %}
**Result:** Managed Kubernetes will remove the resources from the target data center and the node pool is successfully deleted.
{% endhint %}
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**Note:** Avoid accessing the target data center while Managed Kubernetes is provisioning nodes, as concurrent manual interaction can cause undesirable results.
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