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Instance: delete
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If you would like to delete one of the VMs, you have created, you can follow the steps below or follow the **Deletion 
tutorial** in :ref:`cloud/tutorials/index_tutorials_and_repos:tutorials for openstack dashboard`. 

.. warning:: 
   
   The order of the steps is important to avoid errors during the deletion.

- In the :ref:`cloud/os_overview/management_tools/dashboard:horizon dashboard`, select on *"Network → Floating IPs"*, then click on the button *"Disassociate"* on the right side of the dashboard page for the IP associated to your VM. 
  If desired, you can also release the floating IP. 

.. note:: 
   Once you release it, there is no guarantee the same IP can be allocated again.

- Go to *"Compute → Instances"*, and display the drop-down menu of the VM you want to delete and then click the action *"Delete Instance"*

It is recommended to remove also the network resources (router, interfaces, etc) that were associated to your instance.

- Go to *"Network → Routers"*, and
  
    - click the *"Clear Gateway"* button corresponding to your router
    - then, click on your router name and select the *"Interfaces"* tab
    - Click *"Delete Interface"* button
  
- Go to *"Network → Networks"*, display the drop-down menu for your network, and click the action *"Delete Network"*
- Go to *"Network → Routers"*, display the drop-down menu for your router, and click the action *"Delete Router"*
- Go to *"Network → Security Groups"*, display the drop-down menu for your security group and click the action *"Delete Security Group"*