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# Delete Network Security Groups

You can delete an NSG if it is no longer needed to avoid potential security risks. Outdated NSGs allow unauthorized access to resources, resulting in security vulnerabilities. Deleting an NSG also deletes the rules associated with the respective NSG.

To delete an NSG, follow these steps:

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Security** > **Network Security Groups**.

2\. Select **Delete** to delete the respective security group.

![Delete options](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1acd9aa5209ebeeb33c224ade5ed4b92f17a8d47%2Fdelete-nsg.png?alt=media)

Alternatively, you can also select the **NAME** of the respective security group and select **Delete** in the **View & Edit Group** window.

![Delete options](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4e5609a7f62367ef29e9e725ef06cec987e2d264%2Fdelete-nsg-alt.png?alt=media)

3\. Select **Delete** to confirm deletion in the **Delete security group** pop-up window.

![Delete options](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-97ffae7a895f0dc5bfb07485165c952cebb3fca9%2Fdelete-nsg-confirm.png?alt=media)

{% hint style="success" %}
**Result:** The selected security group and its associated rules are queued for deletion and eventually deleted.
{% endhint %}


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