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# Delete a Cross Connect

IONOS CLOUD Cross Connect: delete an existing cross connect using the DCD

If you no longer need a Cross Connect, you can easily remove it using the **Manage Cross Connects** window, provided it is disconnected from all LANs in the connected data centers.

To delete a Cross Connect, follow these steps:

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Network Services** > **Cross Connect**.

2\. Select the required **Cross Connect** in the **Manage Cross Connects** window.

3\. Ensure that you first disssociate the following from the Cross Connect:

* any LANs associated with it. You will find the list of LANs in the **Connected LANs** tab.
* any VDCs linked with it. The **Connectable Data Centers** lists the VDCs.

4\. Click **Delete** to proceed with deletion.

5\. Click **OK** in the **Delete Cross Connect** dialog to confirm your action.

![Delete a Cross Connect](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-261b9b2686b88081480bd5e3246618515a0a4218%2Fcross-connect-delete.png?alt=media)

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**Result:** The selected **Cross Connect** will be deleted.
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