# Delete a PostgreSQL Cluster

To delete a PostgreSQL cluster, follow these steps:

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

A list of all PostgreSQL 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 PostgreSQL cluster](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-5ca5ed77d4f60dc1e8904aa3664b15061a98c90e%2Fpostgres-cluster-delete.png?alt=media)

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

<details>

<summary>Option 1</summary>

* Select a PostgreSQL cluster by clicking on its name and in the **Cluster details** tab, select **Delete**.

![Delete the selected PostgreSQL cluster](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-cb0c21a0b28ac79ea86f1e3d8b09a4a8bfe41e8a%2Fpostgres-cluster-delete-alternate.png?alt=media)

</details>

<details>

<summary>Option 2</summary>

* Select a PostgreSQL cluster by clicking on its name and in the **Cluster details** tab, select **Edit**. In the **Edit** window, select **Delete cluster**.

![Delete the cluster from the edit cluster window](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-eca3b6a250bfe1db7f5c9958d212fd479fb2eac4%2Fpostgres-cluster-delete-alt.png?alt=media)

</details>

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

{% hint style="success" %}
**Result:** The **STATE** of the respective PostgreSQL cluster is set to **DESTROYING** before it is completely deleted.
{% endhint %}