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# Delete an instance

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## Delete an object storage instance from the control panel

The following steps outline how to delete an object storage instance from the control panel.

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Deleting an Object Storage instance deletes all objects and buckets associated with it. Consider downloading any important files before proceeding.
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Log in to the control panel and click **Object Storage** in the left-hand menu under **Storage**.

Click the three dots next to the object storage instance that you want to delete, and then click **Delete instance**.

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A new window will now open, where you must confirm that you want to delete the instance and all its data. To confirm, type the name of the instance in the text field, and then click **Delete**.

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## Delete an object storage instance from the API

To delete an object storage instance with the [API](/platform/control-panel/api.md), use the [objectstorage/deleteinstance](https://github.com/GleSYS/API-docs/wiki/API-Documentation#objectstoragedeleteinstance) endpoint.