---
title: "DELETE /projects/{project}/zones/{zone}/instantSnapshots/{instantSnapshot}"
method: DELETE
path: "/projects/{project}/zones/{zone}/instantSnapshots/{instantSnapshot}"
tags: ["instantSnapshots"]
---

# DELETE /projects/{project}/zones/{zone}/instantSnapshots/{instantSnapshot}

`DELETE /projects/{project}/zones/{zone}/instantSnapshots/{instantSnapshot}`

Deletes the specified InstantSnapshot resource. Keep in mind that deleting
a single instantSnapshot might not necessarily delete all the data on that
instantSnapshot. If any data on the instantSnapshot that is marked for
deletion is needed for subsequent instantSnapshots, the data will be moved
to the next corresponding instantSnapshot.

For more information, seeDeleting
instantSnapshots.

## Path parameters

- `project` string, required
- `zone` string, required
- `instantSnapshot` string, required

## Query parameters

- `requestId` string

## Response `200`

Successful response

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