# Delete Nextcloud Workspace

You can delete an existing Nextcloud Workspace to clear its users and reclaim the seat for a new team. Ensure all important data has been backed up before proceeding, as this action cannot be undone.

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**Prerequisites:**

* You must have an active IONOS Cloud account.
* You must be logged in to IONOS Cloud as a contract owner or an administrator.
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To delete a workspace:

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Sovereign Workplace** > **Nextcloud Workspace**.

2\. In the **Nextcloud Workspace** window, select the workspace that must be deleted.

3\. Select the ![](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0820a9f96e75bb8fa664037bb8f38d7d825394d7%2Fthree-dots.png?alt=media) on the selected card.

4\. Select **Delete**.

![Select Delete to delete the Nextcloud Workspaces](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-911a7310e9574888dd271d2b17c09118f3c6bc14%2Fdelete-nextcloud-workspace.png?alt=media)

5\. In the **Delete workspace** window, enter **delete** to confirm.

6\. Select **Delete** to confirm deletion.

![Confirm deletion](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b93b794efa4ad2c5c429c43bb42c4b8b9def1752%2Fdelete-nextcloud-workspace-confirm.png?alt=media)

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**Result:** The Nextcloud Workspace is scheduled for deletion. A four-week grace period applies, during which you can request a restoration by contacting [<mark style="color:blue;">IONOS Cloud Support</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/contact-information).
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