# Delete a Node Pool

You can delete node pools with the **Kubernetes Manager** in [<mark style="color:blue;">DCD</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/glossary-of-terms#data-center-designer-dcd).

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To delete a node pool, follow these steps:

1. Select a cluster from the list and go to the **Node pools in Cluster** tab.
2. Select a node pool from the list you want to delete.
3. Select **Delete**.

![Deleting a node pool modal](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2305a240ad3cd7292a21f123635148815d59f755%2Fdelete-node-public.png?alt=media)

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**Result:** Managed Kubernetes will remove the resources from the target data center and the node pool is successfully deleted.
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To delete a node pool, follow these steps:

1. Select a cluster from the list and go to the **Node pools in Cluster** tab.
2. Select a node pool from the list you want to delete.
3. Select **Delete**.

![Deleting a node pool modal](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-41564acd2d430533046a343719664e48d33d9bf8%2Fdelete-node-private.png?alt=media)

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**Result:** Managed Kubernetes will remove the resources from the target data center and the node pool is successfully deleted.
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**Note:** Avoid accessing the target data center while Managed Kubernetes is provisioning nodes, as concurrent manual interaction can cause undesirable results.
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