Delete a PostgreSQL Cluster

You can delete a PostgreSQL cluster that is no longer required. Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

Warning: Deleting a cluster permanently removes all its data, including backups. Ensure you have exported any data you need before proceeding.

To delete a PostgreSQL cluster, follow these steps:

1

Navigate to the cluster list

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

A list of all PostgreSQL clusters is displayed.

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.

2

Delete the cluster

Click in the OPTIONS column of the cluster you want to delete, then select Delete.

Delete a PostgreSQL cluster

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

Option 1

Select the cluster by clicking its name, then select Delete in the Cluster details tab.

Delete from cluster details

Option 2

Select the cluster by clicking its name, then select Edit in the Cluster details tab. In the Edit page, select Delete cluster.

Delete from edit page

3

Confirm deletion

In the confirmation dialog, select Delete to confirm.

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.