---
title: "Release an Elastic IP"
method: DELETE
path: "/elastic_ips/{elastic_ip_id}"
tags: ["Elastic Ips"]
---

# Release an Elastic IP

`DELETE /elastic_ips/{elastic_ip_id}`

Releases an Elastic IP, returning it to the available pool. The IP will transition to `releasing` status before being fully removed. Only Elastic IPs with status `active` or `error` can be released.

## Path parameters

- `elastic_ip_id` string, required

## Response `204`

No Content

## Other responses

- `404` — Not Found
- `422` — Unprocessable Entity

---

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