# Delete a Disk

If you don't need a certain disk anymore, you can delete it and a deleted disk will not generate any cost any more.

{% hint style="info" %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Note**</mark>

* <mark style="color:blue;">Detaching a disk first before deleting.</mark>
* <mark style="color:blue;">Boot Disk can only be deleted along with its attached instance.</mark>
* <mark style="color:blue;">After deleting, all data will be erased and cannot be restored.</mark>
  {% endhint %}

Go to **Disk** > **Actions** > **Delete**, check **Confirm to delete resources** and click **Confirm**.

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