---
title: "Delete a CMEK"
method: DELETE
path: "/v1/cmeks/{cmekId}"
tags: ["CMEK"]
---

# Delete a CMEK

`DELETE /v1/cmeks/{cmekId}`

Delete a customer managed encryption key. Avoid revoking or deleting a KMS key and CMEK that is actively used by Konnect, as this can lead to data loss or service disruptions.

## Response `204`

Success

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized
- `403` — Forbidden
- `404` — Not Found

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[API](https://skmtc.net/kong/apis/konnect-api.md) · [All operations](https://skmtc.net/kong/apis/konnect-api/llms.txt) · [OpenAPI document](https://skmtc-service-staging.skmtc.workers.dev/v1/apis/kong/konnect-api/revisions/06734a9c491f/schema)