---
title: "Delete CVM"
method: DELETE
path: "/api/v1/cvms/{cvm_id}"
tags: ["CVMs"]
---

# Delete CVM

`DELETE /api/v1/cvms/{cvm_id}`

Stops and permanently deletes CVM. Data is not recoverable.

## Path parameters

- `cvm_id` string, required

## Response `204`

Deletion initiated

## Other responses

- `401` — Authentication required
- `403` — CVM not in workspace
- `404` — CVM not found
- `422` — Validation Error

---

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