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# Delete an In-Memory DB Cluster

You can delete an In-Memory DB cluster that is no longer required. Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

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**Warning:** Deleting a cluster permanently removes all its data. Export any data you need before proceeding. Snapshots of the deleted cluster are retained according to the retention period configured for the cluster.
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To delete an In-Memory DB cluster, follow these steps:

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## Navigate to the cluster list

In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Databases** > **In-Memory DB**.

A list of all In-Memory DB clusters is displayed.

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**Note:** v1 clusters appear in the **Legacy Clusters** section below the main cluster list. The steps below apply to both v2 clusters and legacy clusters.
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## Delete the cluster

Click ![Options menu](/files/zMw81MF9KCPxOHBMLSog) in the **OPTIONS** column of the cluster you want to delete, then select **Delete**.

![Delete an In-Memory DB cluster](/files/IhAiSCzvXxiFZbelgspy)

Alternatively, select the cluster by clicking its name or by selecting **View details** in the **OPTIONS** column, then select **Delete** on the **Cluster details** page.

![Delete from cluster details](/files/MVWHbclLVUVYvLoQkNy9)
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## Confirm deletion

In the confirmation dialog, select **Delete** to confirm.

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**Result:** The **STATE** of the cluster is set to **Destroying** while deletion is in progress. Once complete, the cluster is permanently removed from the list.
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## Next steps

* [<mark style="color:blue;">Create an In-Memory DB Cluster</mark>](/cloud/databases/in-memory-db/how-tos/v2/create-in-memory-db-cluster.md): Set up a new In-Memory DB cluster.
* [<mark style="color:blue;">View In-Memory DB Clusters</mark>](/cloud/databases/in-memory-db/how-tos/v2/view-in-memory-db-clusters.md): View the list of your remaining clusters.


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