# Delete a Cloud GPU VM

## Summary

You can delete a specific Cloud GPU VM from within a data center using the IONOS Cloud API. This operation permanently removes the instance and its block storage volume.

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**Important considerations before deletion:**

* Deleting a Cloud GPU VM cannot be undone; hence, it is recommended to backup important data first.
* The block storage volume is automatically deleted with the instance.
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## Endpoint

Use the following endpoint for Cloud GPU VM: `https://api.ionos.com/cloudapi/v6/datacenters/{datacenterId}/servers/{serverId}`

## Request

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**Note:** The following request contains sample values. Remember to replace them with the relevant information.
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```bash
 curl --location \
--request DELETE 'https://api.ionos.com/cloudapi/v6/datacenters/{datacenterId}/servers/{serverId}' \
--header 'Authorization: Bearer eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJraWQiO' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json'
```

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To make authenticated requests to the API, the following fields are mandatory in the request header:

| **Name**       | **Type** | **Description**             |
| -------------- | :------: | --------------------------- |
| `datacenterId` |  string  | The ID of the data center.  |
| `serverId`     |  string  | The ID of the Cloud GPU VM. |
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## Response

A **202** message confirms that the instance is deleted.