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# Delete a MongoDB Cluster

To delete a MongoDB cluster, follow these steps:

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Databases** > **MongoDB**.

A list of all MongoDB clusters is displayed.

2\. Click ![Options menu](/files/zMw81MF9KCPxOHBMLSog) in the **OPTIONS** column and select **Delete**.

![Delete a MongoDB cluster](/files/0zf7Sr1P1bm3HJtIV68w)

Alternatively, you can also delete a cluster using the following options:

* **Option 1:** Select a MongoDB cluster by clicking on its name and in the **Cluster details** tab, select **Delete**.

![Delete the selected MongoDB cluster](/files/X3A8wG3281dRWAOosEWj)

* **Option 2:** Select a MongoDB cluster by clicking on its name, and in the **Cluster details** tab, select **Edit**. In the **Edit** window, select **Delete** at the end of the page.

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

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

![MongoDB cluster in a destroying state](/files/qlFKWXxJsH0zKLIvXtSn)


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