# Delete IPSec Tunnel or a WireGuard Peer

You can delete the tunnel/peer that is associated with the chosen VPN Gateway protocol.

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Network Services** > **VPN Gateway**.

2\. In the **VPN Gateways** window, click on the name of the VPN Gateway to delete an associated peer/tunnel. Alternatively, you can also click ![Options menu](/files/4BD8iJjl6t64oljcxZq3) and select **Details and Edit** from the **OPTIONS** column.

![Select a VPN Gateway to delete an associated peer/tunnel](/files/QOzGPKf3fMzV80hGLDhc)

3\. Follow these steps to delete a tunnel or a peer:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Tunnels" %}
1\. For the selected VPN Gateway, you can choose **Tunnels** tab to view tunnels for selected VPN Gateway.

2\. Select **Delete** to delete selected Tunnel.

![Delete a Tunnel](/files/ht4ECW0RiaMRVbUDeEPY)

3\. Select **Delete** to confirm the deletion.

![Confirm deletion](/files/E99ckVpfKWk1bkaaMV5F)

{% hint style="success" %}
**Result:** The selected Tunnel is deleted and it is no longer associated with the VPN IPSec Gateway.
{% endhint %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Peers" %}
1\. For the selected VPN Gateway, you can choose **Peers** tab to view peers for selected VPN Gateway.

2\. Select **Delete** to delete selected Peer.

![Delete a Peer](/files/HHBkej5XiVZvkIiVGTZS)

3\. Select **Delete** to confirm the deletion.

![Confirm deletion](/files/5NyAX711zhnxqYguhWS2)

{% hint style="success" %}
**Result:** The selected Peer is deleted and it is no longer associated with the VPN WireGuard Gateway.
{% endhint %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}


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