# Delete PTR record

To delete a PTR record, follow these steps:

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Network Services** > **Cloud DNS** > **Reverse DNS** tab.

2\. Click **Delete** from the **ACTIONS** column to delete the corresponding PTR record.

![Delete a PTR record](/files/G7sTnvu4R7Gxi9WRYvXb)

Alternatively, to delete a specific PTR record, you can also do the following:

1\. Select the corresponding IP address from the **IP ADDRESS** column or select **Details & edit** from the drop-down list in the **ACTIONS** column.

2\. Click **Delete** in the **Update PTR record** window.

![Alternative delete option](/files/kjoBXfxGQjJ9dhSdpI5h)

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

![Confirm deletion](/files/Lbwdqst0AxIJt1ikfjiu)

{% hint style="success" %}
**Result:** The selected PTR record is successfully deleted.
{% endhint %}


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