# Delete a MariaDB Cluster

To delete a MariaDB cluster, follow these steps:

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Databases** > **MariaDB**.

A list of all MariaDB clusters is displayed.

2\. Click ![](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) in the **OPTIONS** column and select **Delete**.

![Delete a MariaDB cluster](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0c25ec1b077c3f2bbc3f064684c5a369eed569d2%2Fmariadb-delete-cluster.png?alt=media)

Alternatively, you can also choose a MariaDB cluster by clicking on its name and in the **Details** window, select **x Delete cluster**.

![Delete the selected MariaDB cluster](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-9841c4fa90706e5194ea7d7a1de1a2bf60585a9d%2Fmariadb-delete-cluster-alternate.png?alt=media)

3\. Select **Delete** in the dialog box to confirm deletion.

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**Result:** The **STATE** of the respective MariaDB cluster is set to **DESTROYING** before it is completely deleted.
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![MariaDB clusters in a destroying state](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-63c138575fa33c08554750e66201a3003ee33890%2Fmariadb-destroying-cluster.png?alt=media)