# Delete a PostgreSQL Cluster

To delete a PostgreSQL cluster, follow these steps:

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

A list of all PostgreSQL clusters is displayed.

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

![Delete a PostgreSQL cluster](/files/x1LUGrcaS1jKgwXeVh4P)

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

<details>

<summary>Option 1</summary>

* Select a PostgreSQL cluster by clicking on its name and in the **Cluster details** tab, select **Delete**.

![Delete the selected PostgreSQL cluster](/files/9TcxPJoGeLwuitboioFu)

</details>

<details>

<summary>Option 2</summary>

* Select a PostgreSQL cluster by clicking on its name and in the **Cluster details** tab, select **Edit**. In the **Edit** window, select **Delete cluster**.

![Delete the cluster from the edit cluster window](/files/hcGmZT62NBWSa6TQeph7)

</details>

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

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


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