# Delete a MongoDB Cluster

To delete a MongoDB cluster, follow these steps:

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

A list of all MongoDB 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 MongoDB cluster](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-8f04fa988196e413780917a362d21d325b084f81%2Fmongodb-cluster-delete.png?alt=media)

Alternatively, you can also delete a cluster using the following options:

* **Option 1:** Select a MongoDB cluster by clicking on its name and in the **Cluster details** tab, select **Delete**.

![Delete the selected MongoDB cluster](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-5c10fcd09b701130189b2877620019ca06f0e6f3%2Fmongodb-cluster-delete-alternate.png?alt=media)

* **Option 2:** Select a MongoDB cluster by clicking on its name, and in the **Cluster details** tab, select **Edit**. In the **Edit** window, select **Delete** at the end of the page.

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

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**Result:** The **STATE** of the respective MongoDB cluster is set to **DESTROYING** before it is completely deleted.
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![MongoDB cluster in a destroying state](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-934259420469dbcbef892acd2daa965821a6991e%2Fmongodb-cluster-delete-destroying.png?alt=media)